I'm sure this has been discussed but I'm having a hard time finding it. As far as quality goes what are your favorite candy melts to use? I'm planning on using them for covered oreos and cake balls. If you order them on line where have you found the best prices. One last question, are CK melts the same as merckens? tia.

I'm pretty sure that the CK melts are Merckens. And there's a HUGE sale on right now!

HI newb2, I hope it's ok posting my answer that isn't about candy melts. I use choc and white bark for mine. And they taste delicious. And love how the bark dries and leaves a nice hard shell. Never used Merckens. Good luck.

I use Merckens. When I'm dipping cookies, cake pops, pretzels, etc. into chocolate melts I add real chocolate chips. It seems to add a significant flavor boost.

I use Merkens for cookies. I have used Wilton's candy melts for writing on cakes and sometimes for cookies for the neighbor's kids! : )

I use Guittard A'Peels in white and dark chocolate. I haven't tried Merckens because I am able to purchase the Guittard at wholesale pricing. The Guittard handles beautifully and tastes fabulous!

I do NOT like working with Wilton candy melts unless I need a small amount of color. Wilton simply does not melt/thin properly.

Where is the sale on CK Melts Leah_s?

Yes, the CK melts are merkens. I,d like to know where the sale is also. tia

I would love to know where you guys buy merckens

TIA

The sale on the CK melts is right there on their landing page.

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Thanks Leah_S. I went there but was looking for "Merckens".

Unfortunately, I cannot purchase from that site because I do not have a business license and do not meet their Account Requirements.

https://www.ckproducts.com/home.asp

"CK Products is a wholesale distributor of cake decorating and candy making supplies and accessories.
Because we sell to businesses only, you'll need to submit an account application and be approved before being able to view wholesale prices and place orders.
Please read the account requirements and business information below to see if you qualify.

ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS
1. Tax Number/Vendor License (a copy to be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 800-837-2686)
2. Minimum Order $125/Non-USA $500"

Yes, they are a wholesaler. And for the record, CK Confectionery Coating = Merckens.

Chocoley.com has BadaBing candy melts that are wonderful to work with.

I looked at the Badda Bing and nearly fell out of my chair at the price. I don't think I could make any money using it.

Love the Guittard. Get mine at Gygi.com.

For those who use the almond bark white chocolate: how do you thin it!!?? I tried to cover cake pops using that last week (I let my kids do the cake pops--I usually use the almond bark white chocolate for my ganache crumb coat), and it was so thick it didn't cover well!

To thin out my bark, I use shortening. 1 tsp at a time. Hope that helps. NO OIL. I used it and it kept the choc from hardening. Made it very soft unless you like soft coating.

Jennifer Dontz sells the CK (merkens) disk. SugarDelights.com