I'm in the UK and can't get any wilton candy melts apart from on ebay and then the cost will be $13 for a 14oz bag, I'm not sure how many oreo cookies this will do.
I've just ordered 4 molds after months of debating, can anyone recommend an alternative chocolate that doesn't need tempering?
Many people on the site use chocolate almond bark. You can buy it in the grocery store along with the chocolate chips. I usually use the CandyMelts mixed with chocolate chips to give it a richer, smoother feel and taste. You could do the same with the chocolate bark. (I use 2 cups of the melts with 1 cup of the chips. No need to temper when mixing the two.)
You aren't missing anything. 
I personally find candy melts to be a bit icky.
Many people on the site use chocolate almond bark. You can buy it in the grocery store along with the chocolate chips. I usually use the CandyMelts mixed with chocolate chips to give it a richer, smoother feel and taste. You could do the same with the chocolate bark. (I use 2 cups of the melts with 1 cup of the chips. No need to temper when mixing the two.)
Never done this before but it sounds like I should try it. Do you find the chocolate sets better when you do this; often I find the candy melts don't hold up as well as chips.
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