Dipping In Chocolate. Questions

Decorating By biviana Updated 2 Nov 2006 , 6:30pm by finnox

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biviana Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 2:03am
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I dipped some cake balls in chocolate on Sunday night.
First of all the chocolate is a little bit thick. Is that normal? It is my first time working with it so I do not know how it is supposed to be.
Also the chocolate after two days (today) started to show some spots and cracks icon_rolleyes.gif . It is normal as well? How long do they last after you made them?
I did use Milk Chocolate Chips (Ghirardelli). I melted in the microwave with a little bit of Crisco.
Any tips to get it better?
Is it better to use milk or dark chocolate?

Thanks for any help! icon_smile.gif

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JoanneK Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 2:08am
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I just made my first batch too. I used Merick chocolate buttons and dipped them two times each. They came out great! I like milk chocolate so that is what I would use. Or white chocolate.

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bonniesido Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 1:08pm
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Sounds like you needed to add a little more Crisco to thin it down. That would also account for the cracking. As to the type of chocolate use whatever you like best.

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biviana Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 6:15pm
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Hi thanks for your answers! icon_smile.gif
How much Crisco should I add to 1 cup og chocolate chips? I just added alittle bit, sould I add at least a TBsp or that is too much per cup?
Thanks again

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finnox Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 6:30pm
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That sounds great.

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