How to Make Non Paraffin Based Dipping Chocolate

Reviewed by Craig Watson

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

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.

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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.

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Can I use vegetable oil?

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Yes, that would work fine.

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Could I use coconut oil?

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

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