How to Chop Sticky Candies for Cooking
Place candies such as gumdrops, gummy bears and similar gum based candies into the freezer., Use scissors rather than a knife for cutting the candy., Keep a bowl of cold water next to your workspace.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place candies such as gumdrops
Leave for a short while and then remove for cutting.
The freezing action should help remove much of the stickiness. -
Step 2: gummy bears and similar gum based candies into the freezer.
And in between each cut, dip the scissors in cold water.
For example, see How to cut marshmallows for a distinct method. , Dip your fingers into it regularly to keep them moist; this will help to prevent the candies from sticking to your fingers as you cut the candies. -
Step 3: Use scissors rather than a knife for cutting the candy.
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Step 4: Keep a bowl of cold water next to your workspace.
Detailed Guide
Leave for a short while and then remove for cutting.
The freezing action should help remove much of the stickiness.
And in between each cut, dip the scissors in cold water.
For example, see How to cut marshmallows for a distinct method. , Dip your fingers into it regularly to keep them moist; this will help to prevent the candies from sticking to your fingers as you cut the candies.
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