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HELP SQUIGGLES FALLING OFF

post #1 of 3
7/30/07 at 1:21pm
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I make lots of cookies and candies that get dipped in chocolate. After it sets, I use melted candy melts in different colors to make a little decorative squiggle on the top. Sometimes when you bite into them, the design kind of shatters and falls off, and other times it sticks there really good. I use the same dipping chocolate recipe all the time and would like to know if anyone knows why this happens?
Thanks for any help as this is so frustrating!!!!
Lilybird
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post #2 of 3
7/30/07 at 2:54pm
not an expert by any means, but i would guess that it has to do with the temp of the chocolate. IF the chocolate is hot enough to melt the base chocolate alittle, i would think that it would adhere better to the candy. I would say use base chocolate that is room temp and not right out of the fridge or freezer. I think if the base is too cold the decoration won't adhere as good as it should cause it will set up too fast.
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post #3 of 3
7/31/07 at 1:22pm
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Thanks Peg. I think you are right about that, so will keep that in mind the next time I make squiggles!!!!
Lily
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