Easy Molded Candy Recipe: A Simple Sweet Treat

Simple, Molded Candy

YIELD Makes about 24 candies

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces confectionery coating Food coloring (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Melt confectionery coating in bowl over hot, not boiling water, stirring constantly. Add food coloring, a few drops at a time, until desired shade is obtained.
2. Spoon into molds. Tap molds on countertop to remove bubbles. Refrigerate until firm. Bring to room temperature before unmolding to avoid cracking molds.

Hint To make two-tone candies, choose molds with sections to allow for layering. Melt coating as directed. Spoon first layer of coating into molds; tap molds on countertop to remove bubbles. Refrigerate until firm. Spoon second layer into molds. Proceed as directed above. This recipe appears in: Candy