Candy Melts Vs. Chocolate Chips??
Decorating By jessieb578 Updated 8 Dec 2006 , 6:27pm by jessieb578
Ok, so I made the dipped marshmallow snowmen in my pictures. Can I use regular ol' chocolate chips rather than candy melts? Are the candy melts made differently so they set up well? I'm only wondering because I spent $3.29 on a bag of candy melts and I think I can get the regular chocolate chips cheaper.
Thanks!!! 
bump bump bump..... any firsthand experience out there??
Hi Jessie- I usually use the candy melts, but you can use chocolate chips. You do need to add some shortening to it (I'd use Crisco), otherwise it'll get lumpy. The proportions I found on-line were 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips to 2 Tbsp shortening. (That seems like a lot of shortening to me- I would probably start with 1 Tbsp and use more if needed.)
I also made a topping for some no-bake bars last weekend that I thought looked like it might work for dipping (but I haven't tried it): 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter melted together in a saucepan over low heat.
The candy melts already have oil added to them, chocolate chips don't have any oil added. I hope this helps you!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it! This does help a great deal. I just know that sometimes I can buy the chocolate chips in bulk at Sam's Club a lot cheaper than the candy melts, so I was just curious about the difference in the way it sets.
Thanks so much! I hope one day I'll be able to help others on here as I gain experience!
Ohhh, haven't seen the ding dong cake!! I'll have to check that out!!
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