How to Prep & Use a Candy Mold

What You’ll Need:

Clean out the details of the candy mold using warm water only, no soap. Dry each cavity in the mold with a paper towel or microfiber cloth to ensure no water spots remain.
Microwave candy melts in a glass or ceramic bowl in 20-second intervals until melted. Stir candy melts in between intervals.
Use a spatula to fill one corner of the bag with the melted candy melts. Snip a small corner off the tip of the plastic bag and squeeze the candy towards this corner. Twist the top of the bag closed.
Pipe the candy melts into the candy mold, taking care to fill in all the edges and crevices. Tap the mold gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
Place the filled mold into the fridge for 20-30 minutes or until the bottom of the mold appears cloudy – this means the candy has set.
Remove the candies from the mold by turning the mold over onto a flat surface covered in parchment paper. Gently tap the mold and the candies will fall out.

Paint a candy masterpiece: Use plastic bristled paintbrushes to paint different colored candy melts into the details of your mold.
Freeze ‘em out: If you have trouble getting the candies to release from the molds, place the mold in the freezer for five minutes or less.

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