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Mints from Candy Coating These instructions are using candy coating. Candy coating contains palm kernel oil or other fats and requires NO tempering. You simply melt it down and it's ready to go!
SUPPLIES NEEDED Candy Coating Candy Coloring (optional) Concentrated Flavor or Oil (peppermint most popular) 1 Tablespoon paramount crystals Squeeze Bottle Candy Molds
Melt candy coating. Add coloring if an exact color is wanted. Add 12-15 drops of concentrated flavors or oil. Add paramount crystals to make the mints creamier. Pour into squeeze bottle. Squirt melted candy into molds. Tap to even out and get rid of air bubbles. Place in freezer for a few minutes until the candy feels cold and the mold is cloudy. The candy should pop right out, if they do not, leave in the freezer a little longer.
Personalized Mint Molds are available!
SUPPLIES NEEDED Candy Coating in Main Color Candy Writer for small details Candy Coloring (optional) Concentrated Flavor or Oil (peppermint most popular) 1 Tablespoon paramount crystals Squeeze Bottle Candy Molds
Melt candy coating. Add coloring if an exact color is wanted. Add 12-15 drops of concentrated flavors or oil. Add paramount crystals to make the mints creamier. Pour into squeeze bottle. With melted candy from candy writers, squeeze the candy directly into a clean dry mold, painting the details. Let the detail set up at room temperature. When the details are completely set up, fill the mold cavities with the main color. Place the mold in the freezer. When cold, the candy will fall from the mold.
Follow the instructions above for candy coating mints. When finished mints come to room temperature, brush with shimmery dusts.
The following mints were made in white coating, then brushed on with various colors of dusts.
White Coating
White Coating Super Pearl
White Coating Super Gold
White Coating Moonstone Silver
The following mints were made in pink coating, then brushed on with various colors of dusts
Pink Coating
Pink Coating Super Pearl
Pink Coating Super Gold
Pink Coating Moonstone Silver
Pink Coating Coral
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