Why wont my chocolate melt??

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Decided to make rice crispie cakes with the dc. Usually, i break the chocolate up, add a bit of golden syrup and butter, and melt together. Either in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan.

Did it in the microwave, bit at a time. It slightly softened then turned into a stiff paste type consistency. Didnt melt.

Tried again over the hob, bit better but then did the same. I managed to mix some rice crispies in but they arent coated. Whats going on??

Large bar of galaxy wasted!

I used to make the with whole Mars Bars chopped and melted. They come out a little sticky, but the kids loved them.

Tried again with the "Mollys" tesco chocolate. Half milk half dark. In a bowl over a pan. Better but still went a bit weird when i added the rice crispies! So bizarre.

Its one of 2 things

Either the chocolate is crap or there is a residue from washing the bowl - i had this and it drove me mad, tried bowl after bowl - turned out either the washing up liquid or dishwasher tablet was leaving a residue. Use a bit of lemon or lime juice and wipe around first - same with egg whites

I think the chocolate seized. You need to whisk in some cold milk.