krodriguez Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I found this recipe on here for bath melts and would like to try it. However, I don't want to make such a large batch. I would prefer to do a test batch. But I'm not very good with breaking down recipes.So, could someone please configure this same recipe for me on a much smaller scale? Thank you so much and I really appreciate your help. 8 oz. cocoa butter (the smelly one)1 1/2 cups baking soda1/3 cup corn starch1-2 tbsp. cocoa powder (if you want it brown)1 cup citric acidMelt cocoa butter. When it's melted, add baking soda, corn starch, and if a dark chocolate melt is wanted, add cocoa powder. If not, leave as is. After everything is completely mixed and molds are ready, cool until pot is just warm to the touch, but still liquid. Add citric acid and stir like mad! Pour quickly into lined molds, then in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Have held up very well in warm weather.*Note: When you make it, if you want to add fo, rather than chocolate scent, use deodorized cocoa butter and add 1 tbsp. body safe fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin1970 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Here is the recipe that I used. It was in a posting some place.. just not sure where right now... but anyway.. here it is:2 oz. Cocoa Butter6 T. Baking Soda1 1/4 T. Cornstarch1/4 c. Citric Acid1/4 T. FOI never used the coca powder it called for. I just make them plain. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krodriguez Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Here is the recipe that I used. It was in a posting some place.. just not sure where right now... but anyway.. here it is:2 oz. Cocoa Butter6 T. Baking Soda1 1/4 T. Cornstarch1/4 c. Citric Acid1/4 T. FOI never used the coca powder it called for. I just make them plain. Hope that helps!Thank you so much! I can't wait to make these! I want to use a truffle mold. Do you recommend a particular mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 What size of mold do you suggest for these? Obviously there's a little play room, but there's obviously a "isn't worth it" size and a "way too big" size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billie Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I use molds that are about .5 oz. Sometimes they are a little bigger. Too big and they will leave an oil slick. lol hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Um, before you make it brown think about what it'll resemble floating in your tub...I love bath melts, but myself cannot use cocoa butter or I end up with back-acne. I use a blend of mango and kokum instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 LOL @ the brown floaties & thanks Billie. That's exactly what I was wanting to know.I hadn't thought of coco butter causing breakouts. Do they melt at a different rate with mango butter? I thought I remembered it being softer than coco. Would experimenting with "exotic" butters that are really just oils blended into palm be good for this, or would the palm also lead to breakouts. There's some kukui butter at the place here in town that is seeming interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not everyone gets break outs with cocoa butter. I think it is pretty rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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