How to Make Non Paraffin Based Dipping Chocolate

Download Article

Explore this Article

Steps

Ingredients

Steps

Other Sections

Questions & Answers

Tips and Warnings

Related Articles

Author Info

Last Updated: May 2, 2019

Download Article

Paraffin is actually used in chocolate to make chocolate dips and coating. But for those who don't want wax in the chocolate, you do have an alternative!

Ingredients

• 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
• Approx 1/4 cup canola oil, melted slowly, stirred carefully over hot (not boiling) water.

Steps

Download Article

1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/12\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/12\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-1.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   1
   If you have a double boiler, use it to melt the chocolate and the oil together.
2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/21\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-2.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   2
   Put oil and chocolate chips in top of double boiler together. The object is to melt all the chocolate at the same time, slowly, with little disturbance until melted, then gentle but constant stirring until well blended and semi liquid.
   Advertisement
3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/db\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/db\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-3.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   3
   Alternatively, heat water to boiling in a saucepan.
4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/7a\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-4.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   4
   Turn off the heat and insert bowl with chocolate bits into the saucepan.
5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/84\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-5.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-5.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/84\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-5.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-5.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   5
   Stir carefully over the hot water being sure that the oil is mixed in very thoroughly.
6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-6.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   6
   Cool gradually for some minutes, stirring slowly.
7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-7.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-7.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-7.jpg\/aid842669-v4-728px-Make-Non-Paraffin-Based-Dipping-Chocolate-Step-7.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":485,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.5\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
   7
   Dip candy or cookies, allow to set and dry in a cool room for a few hours.
Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

• Question

  Can I use vegetable oil?

  

  Community Answer

  Yes, that would work fine.

  Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
  Thank you for your feedback.
  If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow

  Yes No

  Not Helpful 2 Helpful 14
• Question

  Could I use coconut oil?

  

  Community Answer

  Coconut oil will thin the chocolate, but it will impart a mild coconut taste.

  Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
  Thank you for your feedback.
  If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow

  Yes No

  Not Helpful 1 Helpful 6

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Advertisement

Tips

• Be sure that no water is allowed to touch the chocolate dip. It can ruin the whole process.
  Thanks

  Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Submit a Tip

All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published

Submit

Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

Advertisement

You Might Also Like

How to

Make Molded Chocolates

How to

Make Chocolate Dipped Spoons

How to

Make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making Chocolate at Home: 2 Simple Recipes

How to

Make Homemade Chocolate

How to

Color White Chocolate

How to

Thin Chocolate

How to

Make Chocolate Shapes

How to

Melt White Chocolate

How to

Melt Chocolate in the Microwave

How to

Dye Chocolate

How to

Make Dark Chocolate

How to

Color Chocolate

How to

Melt Chocolate

Advertisement