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How to color white chocolate or confectionery coating (candy melts) The coloring is thin enough to squeeze out of the bottle in small droplets which is great when I’m coloring a small amount of candy. I personally use Chefmaster Liquid Candy Coloring. You can find these brands of chocolate coloring on oil-based candy coloring (specifically formulated for chocolate/candy)ĭo not use liquid food coloring or icing coloring (water-based coloring).Ĭandy coloring can be found at craft and cake decorating stores or online.To color white chocolate or confectionery coatings use: See the Chocolate Making Tips page for detailed instructions.

When using white confectionery coating, I prefer the flavor of Peter’s White Caps.īefore you can color your chocolate or candy coating you need to melt it. I often use Wilton Candy Melts because they are easy to find at JoAnn’s, Michaels, and even Walmart, and they come in a rainbow of colors. These colored candy wafers are available on (I earn a small commission on any sales from using the links below at no additional cost to you.) which can be purchased from craft stores, candy & cake making shops, or on-line.

There are several manufacturers that make white, light cocoa, dark cocoa, and colored candy coatings. must be colored using oil-based food coloring designed specifically for chocolate.are also available in a rainbow of colors.are available in a traditional off white or bright white color.are also known as Compound Coatings, Candy Melts, Melting Chocolate Wafers, Almond Bark, or Candy Coating.typically contain palm kernel oil instead of cocoa butter making it easy to melt.If you are a home cook and are interested in making hand-painted chocolates, I suggest you use confectionery coatings instead.īelow I will show you an easy method to keep the candy coating melted all day long so you can make dozens of lollipops quickly and easily. The challenge with using pure white chocolate is keeping small quantities in temper while you are painting your candy molds. must be colored with oil-based food coloring that is specifically made to color chocolate.has an off white, yellowish, or cream-colored hue.contains cocoa butter and must be tempered (see my Chocolate Making Tips page for details on tempering.).When creating hand-painted chocolates you can use pure white chocolate, if you are skilled at tempering. What type of chocolate can be colored & used in candy molds? There you will find detailed information regarding the various types of chocolates and proper melting methods. This candy painting technique can also be used to create things like chocolate Easter bunnies and white chocolate lambs.īefore you start, you might want to check out my Chocolate Making Tips page. In this tutorial, I will show you how to paint colored white chocolate or confectionery coating into candy molds to create cute and colorful lollipops for any occasion. This post was originally published in 2012 but has been updated with a NEW VIDEO TUTORIAL. It’s so much fun and it’s easy enough that even kids can make their own candy lollipops. Learn how to color white chocolate or confectionery coating (candy melts) to use to make homemade chocolate lollipops. How To Color White Chocolate and Candy Melts and Paint Candy Molds.Use Colored Candy Melts to Make Candy Clay.

