Tips for Using Chocolate Molds

Chocolate molds are a fun and super easy way to create homemade candies! I don't know about you, but we are already getting excited for Valentine's Day next month. So if you're trying to dream up something cute and simple to gift to your friends or office buddies-might I suggest homemade candies! Here are my top 5 tips for using chocolate molds:

1. When melting chocolate or candy melts I suggest adding a teaspoon or two of oil (canola or vegetable is fine). This gives your chocolates a more glossy finish and (in case you're wondering) you can't even taste it. I have also found that adding extracts or colored dyes to melted chocolates will cause them to harden slightly, making them more difficult to get into your mold.

2. Be sure to pour a bit of chocolate into the mold, then add your stick (if making lollipops) then add a bit more chocolate to cover the stick. You want the stick completely buried in the center, because you don't want to see it through the front of the candy, but you don't want it to fall out the back either.

3. Do not over fill your molds. This will result in a rim around the edge of your candy. If you do end up with a rim, carefully shave it off before gifting.

4. Once you have filled the mold, give it a gentle tap on your kitchen counter to release any air bubbles that might be trapped in the candy.

5. If you plan to use more than one color chocolate in your mold (like green leaves next to a red rose, etc.) allow the first color to set completely before adding the next. You can speed up this process by placing your half filled mold in the freezer.

Happy candy making adventures! xo. emma and elsie

*Note: We bought most of our chocolate molds online via Amazon and Ebay. There are many online resources for chocolate molds, and you can often find them at your local craft store too. We buy all our chocolate and candy melts at either our local grocery or craft store (Hobby Lobby or Michael's).

Comments

[Shannon]

Such a super cute idea. Love, love, love.

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[Clare]

What a great idea! Sadly my fiancee will be away for valentines day. But I might have to make some to gift to friends.

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[Kim]

Cute! Adding the oil is a great tip, especially for white chocolate which I find doesn't play as nicely as the other chocolates!

Kim

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[Kiti]

such a great idea!!! love it!

[Courtney Tobin]

Thank you for this!!:) i've had several cool molds in the garage that I'd bought at a yard sale, have the choc too, and have NEVER used them:)!! think I will soon:)!

[Katie]

So cute! Thanks for sharing! <3

[the littlest polly]

Very very cute! I want to make my own! I found some denture moulds in goodwill the other day for ice cubes.... hilarious

love, polly :D

[grace]

thanks for the tips - WILL come in handy AND those button molds are incredibly adorable

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[Actual Tests]

Very nice post. I love chocolates. Thanks for sharing.

[Charlotte]

These are very cool, I'll add them to my project list x

[Kristen]

I made chocolate buttons for my baby shower back in July exactly the way you described. It was extremely humid so only about half of them came out of the molds in one piece. This is definitely something to consider if making these in the Summer months if you live in a humid climate. Any tips to avoid this when the air is extra moist?

[Sharon]

I have been doing chocolate molds for years for many special occasions as my daughters' weddings, bridal showers, an upcoming baby shower.
Someone just suggested a mold for bark chocolate. I did it for Christmas and put bits of broken up candy canes in for flavor. It was great.
Thanks for your tips.

[Ashley Baker]

This is so cute! I love this idea in light of Valentines Day!
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[melissa]

You can get cocoa butter colours if you want different colours, too! Just paint a few layers on the inside of the mold before pouring the chocolate in.

It would also be a good idea to give a swipe with a straight spatula over the mold so the backs don't look like that. Not everyone has a straight spatula of course, but a clean flat-edge ruler would work just fine too!

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[Dulce]

ow, i want one of those :)

[Julie]

I love making homemade candies. I really like your tips because sometimes my candies stick to the mold. Do you find some molds are better than others?

[Vanessa]

They are adorable! Definitely adding them to my To Do list!

[Laura]

How adorable!!

[alexa]

I make chocolate frogs sometimes and I was wondering if you have advice for what to do about melty chocolate? They come out of the molds fine, but once people start eating them, chocolate gets everywhere! Should I be using a different kind of chocolate (I've been using semi-sweet) or is there a kind of icing/frosting I can put on them?
Thanks!