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  • Question
    How long can the chocolate be stored?
    Maya Kearns
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    If it's in an airtight container, it can last as long as the date on the chocolate you used to make the candies!
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    Can I make my own molds?
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    Yes. You can make your own molds by getting a piece of chocolate and shaping it with a molder or knife.
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    Is there any chocolate that can be made without a mold?
    Maya Kearns
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    You can't make chocolate candies without a mold, but you can make chocolate shards with a sheet pan.
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    I tried to melt Vanhouten Professional Chocolate Bars, dark chocolate with 66% cocoa, on a double boiler. It never melted. How should I make molded chocolates with this brand?
    Maya Kearns
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    Was the water boiling? If not, that might have been the problem. If the water was boiling, then the chocolate might have not been in small enough pieces.
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    How much time does it take to make it?
    Maya Kearns
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    Maybe an hour, at most.
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    Should I grease my chocolate molds?
    Piper Bruns
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    You can give them a light spray, just to make sure the chocolates come out, but it's not necessary.
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    Can you use any chocolate bars to melt?
    TheCreativeLime
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    You can, but it could take longer than using candy melts, which are very thin.
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    Can you freeze the completed chocolates for a later date?
    Aniya Jefferson
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    Yes, they will last for a long time if you leave them in the freezer. If you want them to be softer to eat, put them in the refrigerator instead.
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    How would I make marshmallow cream chocolate shapes? Would I put the marshmallow cream in the center when the chocolate is still soft and melty?
    Aniya Jefferson
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    If you use two molds you can put one mold on top of the mold with the chocolate in it to create hollow chocolates. After the chocolates have hardened, put the marshmallow fluff in the hollow, freeze, then cover the fluff with leftover chocolate.
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    Do I have to fill the molds all the way?
    Aniya Jefferson
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    No, you don't have to fill them all the way. If you fill them partially, you can make more. Don't put too little or it will break when you try to take it out.
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    How long will I have to use the melted chocolate in the squeeze bottle before it begins to harden?
    Aniya Jefferson
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    It depends on the chocolate and your room temperature, but warm milk can help make the chocolate liquid again.
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