Description
Create delightful and colorful Jello candy melts at home that are perfect for parties, gifts, or family fun.
Ingredients
- Candy melts in desired colors/flavors
- Sprinkles
- Crushed cookies
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
- Candy eyes or edible glitter
Instructions
- Prepare Molds: Set silicone molds on a flat tray.
- Organize Add-Ins: Arrange sprinkles, crushed cookies, nuts, or other add-ins.
- Double Boiler Method: Fill the bottom of a double boiler with 1–2 inches of water, simmer, add candy melts, and stir until smooth.
- Microwave Method: Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heat in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth (60–90 seconds total).
- Fill Molds: Spoon or pipe melted candy into molds and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Add Toppings: Add sprinkles, nuts, or cookies on top. For layered colors, let each layer set slightly before adding.
- Chill Candies: Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes or until firm.
- Remove Candies: Pop the candies out of the molds and serve, package, or decorate as desired.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, preferably at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy melt
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy melts, jello melts, colorful candy, homemade treats, party favors