How Do You Make Great Easter Candy Using Chocolate Molds?
Now that you know what you need to get started making chocolate Easter candy from chocolate molds, and have selected your chocolate molds, it is time to get started with the actual candy making! Melting the Chocolate When melting chocolate for chocolate molds, I find it is best and easiest to use candy melts that are specifically prepared for melting and mold use. If you prefer to use chocolate chips, semi-sweet chips or dark chocolate chips, you will need to add a little paraffin to the melted chocolate to help it stay better and maintain a glossy appearance. Paraffin can usually be purchased in the canning supplies, make sure it is food grade paraffin. Simply shave off some paraffin and add it to the melted chocolate and stir until well blended. It does not affect the taste, but it will make a big difference in the finished product. There are a couple of ways to melt chocolate. To melt using a double boiler (preferred method) simply melt the chocolate over a double boiler. You can ma
