Take a look at my dipped and drizzled creations. Once I ditched the chicken salad, the caramel apple croissant was my favorite drizzled treat. It might have been the heat, because next I was drizzling the new caramel apple melts (a limited edition flavor) all over my chicken salad croissant sandwich. Lots and lots of red candy melts…but I digress.Īt this Wilton party, I dipped marshmallows, cookies, lady fingers and pretzels, then I drizzled. Recently I hosted a small baby shower for my cousin Dominique, and dipped and drizzled my way to a fabulous lady bug themed dessert table: cake pops, cookie pops, marshmallow pops and rice crispy treats, all dipped and/or drizzled with red candy melts. With their awesome candy melts I can easily craft treats. I went through rolls of parchment paper, dozens of piping bags and countless piping tips trying to perfect techniques with dollar store hair gel. Wilton has been with me since culinary school.

Wilton has been around for 85 years to help bake and decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. I was over the moon to join a group of bloggers for a Wilton Candy Melts Dip & Drizzle Party. A better option then blowing on the cookies to remove the dust.I know this is a Latin food blog, but for those of you who know me, know that I am a baker at heart. This tool (baby nose suction) works great. They MUST be in a heat proof container like a mason jar or bowl.ĪNOTHER GREAT TOOL As the color dust is painted onto the hardened candy, the dust will leave come dust behind. Also, the candy melts can not be added directly to the skillet. & Pastes Food Colours Freeze Dried Frozen Goods Gold & Silver Leaf Impression Mats Jewellery Moulds Naked Cakes Piping Bags & Tips Sanding Sugars & Crystals Sprinkles. All the above can also be achieved by using an electric skillet except ALWAYS have water in the skillet. Wilton Candy Melts are creamy, easy to melt buttons that are perfect for those times you need consistent and vibrant colours. If using squirt bottles, pour hot water into the pot (without the insert), use high setting, fill bottles with melted candy, place in the water. The pot will keep the candy piping hot so be careful when handling. Place the piping bags in a heated pot without the insert. For the drizzle method I melt the candy, pour it into piping bags, seal the end tightly with a rubber band. These handy pots are not just for melting candy, they also work amazing at keeping the candy melted. Using Wilton Melting Pots (this is my favorite).Here’s how I solve that problem and this is not only handy to know for coating pretzels but for anything that requires a candy coating. Whether you plan on decorating small cookies or large, the key to success is keeping the melted candy hot and easy to move around for filling HOW TO KEEP MELTED CANDY IN A LIQUID STATE No one likes rushing to get something coasted with melted candy only to have it harden before finishing the coating step.

Wilton candy melts tips