Alright, so you wanna know if you can put that vegetable oil in them candy melts, huh? Well, listen up, ’cause I’m gonna tell ya like it is, no fancy talk.
Can you? Sure, you can. But… it ain’t always that simple, you know? Like, you can put dirt in your coffee, but you probably don’t wanna, right? Same kinda deal. It’s all about doin’ it right, see?
Now, them candy melts, they’re kinda finicky. Too thick, they ain’t good for dippin’ stuff. Too thin, they won’t set up right. It’s a whole mess, I tell ya. You want ’em just right, like Goldilocks and her porridge, remember that story? Not too hot, not too cold, just right.
So, why vegetable oil? Well, some folks use it ’cause it’s somethin’ they got in the kitchen already. No need to run to the store, right? And it does work, kinda, to make them melts a bit runnier. But, and this is a big but, you gotta be careful.
- First off, don’t go pourin’ in a whole bunch. Just a little dab’ll do ya, like my old man used to say about his hair tonic. Start with maybe a teeny-tiny spoonful, like half a teaspoon, and mix it in real good. See how it looks. Still too thick? Add a bit more, but real slow, real careful.
- Second thing, too much oil and them melts, they won’t harden up right. You’ll end up with a sticky, gooey mess. And nobody wants that, trust me. It’s like trying to walk through mud, it just ain’t right.
- Third, some folks say coconut oil works better. I ain’t tried it myself, but they say it makes the melts smoother. And it smells nice too, which ain’t a bad thing. But again, same rules apply, don’t go crazy with it.
Now, I heard tell there’s other stuff you can use too. Somethin’ called shortening? Sounds kinda weird to me, but folks swear by it. Says it makes the melts just the right consistency, you know, not too thick, not too thin. Like I said, Goldilocks stuff.
But honestly, I stick to what I know. And what I know is, if you’re gonna use vegetable oil, go easy. It’s like salt in a stew – you can always add more, but you can’t take it out once it’s in there.
Here’s what I’d do, and this is just my way, mind you. You do what you want, I ain’t your mama. I’d melt them candy melts real slow, like in a double boiler if you got one. Or just a bowl over a pot of simmerin’ water, that works too. Then, I’d add that teeny-tiny bit of oil, stir it up good, and see how it looks.
If it’s still too thick, I’d add another teeny bit, and stir again. Keep doin’ that till it’s just right. And if it gets too thin? Well, you’re in trouble then, ain’t ya? Maybe you can add a few more candy melts to thicken it back up, but it’s a gamble. That’s why I say, go slow.
And one more thing, make sure them melts are good and melted before you start addin’ stuff. You don’t want no lumps, that’s for sure. Nobody wants lumpy candy! It’s like a bumpy road, no good for nobody.
So, there you have it. Can you add vegetable oil to candy melts? Yep. Should you? Well, that depends on how careful you are. Go slow, don’t overdo it, and you’ll be fine. Or, just use that shortening stuff, if you’re feelin’ fancy. But me? I stick with what I know, and a little bit of vegetable oil can do the trick, just gotta be smart about it.
Now, I’m gonna go make myself a cup of coffee. And no, I ain’t puttin’ no dirt in it.
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