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edible paraffin wax
« on: May 16, 2009, 10:17:04 AM »
I want to make these and the recipe calls for Gulf Wax (paraffin) but it says that you can use shortening as a substitute. Wondering if anyone has used either to make candy and if I could use Trex?

Thanks!
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 12:50:09 PM »
I can't help :-[  BUT!!!  I want some!!!!!!!!  Wow they look so good!
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 01:52:14 PM »
You could try adding shortening to smooth out the chocolate or use a higher butterfat or higher quality chocolate.  Heavy cream works well too.  All it does it make it look shinier and smoother. 

They look nice!

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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2009, 04:06:37 PM »
Quote from: Stacey on May 16, 2009, 12:50:09 PM
I can't help :-[  BUT!!!  I want some!!!!!!!!  Wow they look so good!

You just might get some if I actually get motivated to make them!  ;)

Quote from: vnicepeeps on May 16, 2009, 01:52:14 PM
You could try adding shortening to smooth out the chocolate or use a higher butterfat or higher quality chocolate. 

I bought Trex, so hopefully that will do the trick.  :)

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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2009, 04:20:36 PM »
Quote from: pkmac on May 16, 2009, 04:06:37 PM
You just might get some if I actually get motivated to make them!  ;)

Woohoo!! :D
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2009, 06:17:59 PM »
How did they turn out? I love Peppermint Patties!
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2009, 06:28:34 PM »
Oh, sorry! I've been meaning to post about this. They turned out nice, but the mint filling isn't as creamy as a peppermint patty, but still yummy. The chocolate didn't have the shine, but I only used a little bit of shortening. Overall a thumbs up.  :)
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2009, 06:33:24 PM »
Quote from: pkmac on May 19, 2009, 06:28:34 PM
Oh, sorry! I've been meaning to post about this. They turned out nice, but the mint filling isn't as creamy as a peppermint patty, but still yummy. The chocolate didn't have the shine, but I only used a little bit of shortening. Overall a thumbs up.  :)

Are there any left? ;D
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2009, 06:36:15 PM »
Quote from: Stacey on May 19, 2009, 06:33:24 PM
Are there any left? ;D

Why, yes, there are.  ;)
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Re: edible paraffin wax
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2009, 06:37:31 PM »
Quote from: pkmac on May 19, 2009, 06:36:15 PM
Why, yes, there are.  ;)

SWEET!  I'll see and some PP's on Friday ;) :-*
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