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How to Lift the “m” off of an M&M

May 20, 2013 By Kim
Tagged With: amaze your friends, candy, family fun, how to, M&M, projects, sweets, tricks

Yes, you can lift the "m" off of M&Ms. I recalled this old trick while in the candy aisle on a post-Easter shopping spree at Target. M&Ms are made by coating small round bits of chocolate with a candy shell so that, yes, it melts in your mouth, not in your hands (mostly). The "m" is printed after the candy coating has hardened and (I think) been glazed. To remove the signature letter, take a small cup or bowl and fill it with an ... [ Read More ]

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Kim headshot Summer 2012 I’m a Chicago-area mom of teen boys who is passionate about sharing ideas and resources to raise kids who love Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). I’m a blogger, vlogger, baker and maker, as well as the founder of #STEMchat. I also write about parenting gifted kids, girls in STEM and the Maker Movement. [Read More...]
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