Orange candy melts are small, ready-to-melt confectionery wafers made with sugar and vegetable fats, colored orange and often flavored with vanilla. They taste sweet and creamy, though some varieties have citrus flavor, and set into a smooth, firm coating. In home baking and confectionery around the world, they’re commonly used to dip cake pops and cookies, drizzle over desserts, or make molded decorations. They’re a modern convenience coating, popular because they melt and set without the tempering required for chocolate.