Instructions

  1. Chop the paraffin into small pieces.
  2. Melt the paraffin in the microwave, or on top of a double-boiler. (This takes quite a while, so be patient.).
  3. When the paraffin is melted, add the chocolate.
  4. Stir all together.
  5. If using the microwave, continue heating for 1-minute intervals, using 50% power, until everything is well-blended. Be sure to stir your mixture between 1-minute heatings. If using a double-boiler, stir the chocolate/paraffin mixture constantly until fully mixed.
  6. Dip marshmallows, nuts, dried fruit, cookies, pretzels, or whatever you like.
  7. Fresh fruits should be at the peak of ripeness. After rinsing your fresh fruit, you need to be sure it's patted completely dry. (Chocolate will not cling to wet fruit.).
  8. After dipping, place on a waxed-paper lined cookie-sheet and allow to harden. 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on ambient temperature.