How To Thin Chocolate

by Chris
(Charlotte, NC)

Does anyone know how to thin chocolate?

My white chocolate is too thick to dip for my chocolate covered pretzels. What can I thin it out with?

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Hi Chris,

There are different things you can try to thin out your chocolate.


One of the easiest ways to thin chocolate is to add a tablespoon of Crisco (or other brand shortening) to the chocolate as you are melting. You can add a bit more if you need to, depending on how much chocolate you are melting.


Another option that serious candy makers use is Paramount Crystals. They cost less than $2 and don't ruin the taste of the chocolate as some shortenings might do.


I hope your chocolate covered pretzels turn out fabulous!

Angie