tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post3889910423155382686..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Holy Chocolate Balls!Marquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-54340071133558362932013-02-26T10:41:57.245-07:002013-02-26T10:41:57.245-07:00Holy crap, what a huge pin!!Holy crap, what a huge pin!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-17356319294642472982012-09-30T14:35:40.818-06:002012-09-30T14:35:40.818-06:00that is such a good idea!!! that is such a good idea!!! thepinningpiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610754204527021467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-17536609280883676972012-09-30T14:35:14.877-06:002012-09-30T14:35:14.877-06:00They are Daniel Cremeiux from Dillards. We love th...They are Daniel Cremeiux from Dillards. We love them!thepinningpiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610754204527021467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-74185228566821921762012-09-30T14:34:16.119-06:002012-09-30T14:34:16.119-06:00I put it on low heat on the stove and if I turned ...I put it on low heat on the stove and if I turned it up any more, it would burn on the bottom so the low heat I guess was allowing it to set quicker than a higher heat. <br />thepinningpiratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610754204527021467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-79378906202370122032012-09-25T09:13:28.267-06:002012-09-25T09:13:28.267-06:00To keep the bowl from moving around you can put a ...To keep the bowl from moving around you can put a slightly damp kitchen towel under it.One Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768744370858632841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-5957073114712876282012-09-07T11:27:44.971-06:002012-09-07T11:27:44.971-06:00Love the Plate. It looks like a set i have but min...Love the Plate. It looks like a set i have but mines red. Princess House?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-52985816844877990732012-08-17T15:28:19.817-06:002012-08-17T15:28:19.817-06:00How did she melt the chocolate? If she microwaved ...How did she melt the chocolate? If she microwaved it (which I'm assuming based on the fact it was in a bowl), the chocolate would immediately start to set which would make it very thick and difficult to wrangle quickly. She'd need a double boiler to melt the chocolate and keep it on low heat as she covers the balls. I make peanut butter balls for Christmas presents every year, and it's usually a family event in which my grandmother, mother, sister, and I all work together. My sister uses two spoons to dip the balls in chocolate; set the ball on one spoon and dip it then cover it with the other spoon and turn it over and dip it again. (Also makes it easier to get the ball out if you drop it). If you add some shaved off cooking wax (buy it in a bar and shave it off with a paring knife) to the chocolate for melting, it will make the end result prettier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-47723189722494723622012-08-14T18:32:25.611-06:002012-08-14T18:32:25.611-06:00when i made this for my mom they came out exactly ...when i made this for my mom they came out exactly like the orginal. I used skippy peanut butter (creamy) already crushed gramcrackers by keebler and then regular chocolate chips medium size. I poured in the chocolate about half a bowl and heated it up in about 30 second intervels till it was done. i used a a fork i think to pick up the balls. they came out amazing. :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-8860165573377951352012-07-14T15:04:29.917-06:002012-07-14T15:04:29.917-06:00Marquette here. Emilee asked what I do to thin cho...Marquette here. Emilee asked what I do to thin chocolate when I use it and I generally use Crisco, but I know there are other methods out there. In fact, here's a link with various methods (which include the double broiler, the shortening, milk, cream, etc). http://www.ehow.com/how_5062950_thin-melted-chocolate.htmlPinstrosityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647945298736302127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-54027053948491894442012-07-11T22:40:57.444-06:002012-07-11T22:40:57.444-06:00I use a pair of chop sticks to grab the balls and ...I use a pair of chop sticks to grab the balls and dip them in the chocolate. The coating isn't as smooth after, but since you're covering it in chocolate chips, it's not really noticeable. And what a great excuse to go out for sushi - I'm just practiving my baking techniques, really!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-72818501024735503352012-07-09T11:53:36.253-06:002012-07-09T11:53:36.253-06:00I'd definitely skip the toothpicks. When dippi...I'd definitely skip the toothpicks. When dipping balls (Schweddy Balls?) I use a meat fork, the kind with two prongs. And I cringed at the adding milk suggestion. Definitely use a fat. Shortening is fine, but i usually go with canola oil.BeBehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461074847287715421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-1278270329498633962012-07-09T10:38:01.245-06:002012-07-09T10:38:01.245-06:00Never add milk to chocolate, use a dab or two of v...Never add milk to chocolate, use a dab or two of vegetable oil until you reach the consistency you want.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936924133790990952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-52507490592923405242012-07-08T15:17:39.707-06:002012-07-08T15:17:39.707-06:00I have made these several time and they always tur...I have made these several time and they always turn out great! I use a double broiler with Plymouth pantry brand almond bark from Walmart. It taste great!! I throw in two balls into the pot at a time roll them around and pick them up with a fork and lay them on wax paper to dry them pop them in to the fridge for about 10 min.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-87190078825304933052012-07-07T13:28:34.695-06:002012-07-07T13:28:34.695-06:00My tricks for making this work...I add powdered su...My tricks for making this work...I add powdered sugar and butter to the graham cracker peanut butter mix. The butter allows the balls to set up better and the powdered sugar makes them not so gooey. Add 1/4 block of parafin to the chocolate, it keeps it to a nice smooth consistency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-59206552281471683862012-07-03T13:46:44.994-06:002012-07-03T13:46:44.994-06:00I always use shortening to thin out my chocolate, ...I always use shortening to thin out my chocolate, and I use skewers (like you would use for fondue) for dipping instead of toothpicks, they're stronger and longer which gives you more room to work.Cassie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08304092589062741134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-66522667072795406482012-07-03T10:12:18.857-06:002012-07-03T10:12:18.857-06:00Shortening, I wouldn't have thought of that, I...Shortening, I wouldn't have thought of that, I have always used milk, not a ton, probably a tablespoon at a time till it's the consistency I like...but next time I will try the shortening out! Thanks ladies!Pinstrosityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647945298736302127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-4518097673188943312012-07-03T07:47:59.103-06:002012-07-03T07:47:59.103-06:00Milk in chocolate can be a horrible disaster. Use ...Milk in chocolate can be a horrible disaster. Use a little bit of shortening instead. Also, when dipping chocolates use a spoon and just lower the ball into the chocolate, spoon more chocolate over it and then lift it back out with the spoon. Or, even better, just use your fingers. It makes a mess but you can always lick them clean when you are done. :-) and its SO much faster.Emily Gray Clawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705620713656248575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-72235281484611970902012-07-03T01:53:00.823-06:002012-07-03T01:53:00.823-06:00I would not add milk to the chocolate. It may neve...I would not add milk to the chocolate. It may never set up again. Try adding a little bit of shortening or coconut oil- when you are melting the chocolate. Add a little at a time until your chocolate is workable for dipping.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05773752354581656727noreply@blogger.com