Candy Coating?

[kayeandjim00]

I have a candy recipe that calls for them to be dipped in melted candy coating : When I get the answer I'll probably be shocked I couldn't figure it out on my own but can someone help me out? What exactly is candy coating? Thanks so much for any help!

 

[Margie J]

Only thing I can think of is chocolate coating. You can often find discs of chocolate and white coatings (some colored) in craft stores and it's called a coating.

Melted chocolate chips with a bit of shortening can substitute.

 

[kayeandjim00]

Would that be similar to Wilton chocolate that you would melt into the molds? Would that work you think?

 

[Margie J]

Would that be similar to Wilton chocolate that you would melt into the molds? Would that work you think?

That's the exact stuff.

 

[sadiebell]

It is also called chocolate bark. I just purchased a package of it yesterday to make Cookie Dough Truffles.

 

[lynxstch]

Sadiebell...can you share your recipe for cookie dough truffles?..pretty please?

 

[kayeandjim00]

It is also called chocolate bark. I just purchased a package of it yesterday to make Cookie Dough Truffles.

What a funny coincidence! That's what I'm planning to make as well - Did you get it from Taste of Home's Dec/Jan issue?

Here's the recipe that was listed there - it won the grand prize and sounds sooo yummy!
Cookie Dough Truffles
1/2 Cup butter, softened
3/4 Cup packed, brown sugar
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 Can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 pounds semisweet chocolate candy coating, chopped

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, milk & vanilla; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Shape into 1" balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.

In a microwave safe-bowl, melt candy coating, stirring often until smooth. Dip balls in coating; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. If desired, remelt remaining candy coating and drizzle over candies. Store in refrigerator.
Yield - 5 Dozen

 

[sadiebell]

That is indeed the recipe I used from the Taste of Home Dec./Jan. issue. It is quite yummy. Make sure they are chilled before eating them because they taste better when very cold. I am not a big fan of nuts, so I omitted the walnuts & used a total of 3/4 cup of chocolate chips and it turned out just fine. Hope you enjoy!

 

[kayeandjim00]

I made these yesterday and also omitted the nuts and just added extra chocolate chips. These are GREAT!! And super easy to make. If you are looking for an easy, last minute addition to your Christmas desserts I would suggest this one!