Ghirardelli 25 lb. Dark Coating Wafers

Item number  40862404

$142.99/Case

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Product Overview

  • Rich, dark chocolate flavor
  • Great for dipping and decorating
  • Easy to melt; eliminates the labor and prep time of tempering chocolate
  • Ideal for chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, coated nuts, and pretzels
  • Bulk supply for high volume users
  • Well-recognized and trusted brand name
  • Great for bakeries, ice cream shops, and cafes

UPC Code:747599624049

Cover strawberries, nuts, and pretzels with a sweet and creamy coating with these Ghirardelli 25 lb. dark coating wafers.

Once melted, these dark coating wafers become the perfect topping or decoration for bonbons, fruits, pretzels, truffles, and other decadent desserts. Best of all, they're easy to melt, stir, and use with no tempering required! For added benefit, the wafers are GMO-free and do not contain any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

  • Non-GMO

    Non-GMO

    This product has been confirmed by the manufacturer to be Non-GMO.

Easy to Melt

Thanks to their petite, round shape, these dark coating wafers are much easier to melt and use than block chocolate, and save the time and hassle of tempering chocolate. To ensure a hard, glossy coating on your dipped or coated items, melt the wafers carefully over a double boiler or in a microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until the product is smooth and melted to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The ideal working temperature is 100 - 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the final product is made, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.

Flavorful Versatility

Simply dip, coat, and drizzle this dark chocolate flavor on your food items to make creative food presentations with professional-looking results and glossy chocolate finishes. It's also great for molding and enrobing or even for use as an ice cream variegate.

Beloved Brand Name

Customers will recognize and trust the Ghirardelli name when they see it in your cafe, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, or restaurant. Ghirardelli began with a young Italian chocolatier in the early 1800s and is now a brand widely known for its rich flavors. This sense of quality is the result of Ghirardelli's commitment to control all steps of the chocolate-making process, from roasting the cocoa beans, to refining the product for smoothness and well-balanced flavor. In addition, the company understands that sustainable sourcing and knowing the origins of the cocoa beans speaks to the quality of the finished product.


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25 lb.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

34 Customer Reviews

Customers Say

Customers say these chocolate wafers melt easily, are simple to use, and work well for dipping, coating, and baking. Many mention a smooth texture and good taste. Some customers report issues with melting or consistency. Most agree the wafers are convenient and versatile for various treats. Quality and experience may vary.

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Review by

Tracey P.

Posted on 12/29/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

love this chocolate. Wish it was in stock more

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Elisha H.

Posted on 08/18/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing chocolate

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Christi L.

Posted on 01/27/2025

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These are great coating wafers. The taste and quality is definitely Ghirardelli. The price is phenomenal considering there’s so much brand recognition with the product. These worked great for dipping. I also did some chocolate molds with them. I think they work well for simple molds but I would not recommend it for more complex chocolate work.

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Evan P.

Posted on 12/18/2024

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LOVE the product…BUT you have not restocked this product in months. I find that unacceptable. Let’s fix that thank you!!

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Rachel K. from Nana's Creative Cafe LLC

Posted on 04/13/2021

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

These melting wafers make chocolate work so much easier. They melt great, are nice and thin for dipping so you can get things coated well without a ton of chocolate.

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Daniela W.

Posted on 12/26/2020

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Funky taste. I would not recommend this product at all. Rather spend extra $$$ and buy better coating chocolate. I expected more from a brand like Ghiradelli

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Review by

Rositsa K. from Rosie’S Sweets

Posted on 02/20/2020

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Coating Wafers to coat cookies.The wafers melt smoothly the chocolate dries pretty quickly and the taste is amazing the best so far for melting chocolate. The outcome is shiny hard shell coated cookies or anything else Dipped in chocolate.

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Brandy F.

Posted on 01/19/2020

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

This is a wafer that doesn’t need tempered. It doesn’t have a great taste. It’s very artificial tasting. So great that there is no tempering but it taste like the Make n Mold wafer you get at the craft store but double the price.

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.

Review by

Donald R. from Mami's Cocina

Posted on 11/14/2019

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Ghirardelli chocolates! They are so good!. This chocolate wafers melt really easy and stick well to whatever you are dipping. It has the nice chocolate crunch to it when you bite it.

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Emila from Emila's Sweets

Posted on 11/07/2019

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghirardelli is by far my favorite brand of chocolate the quality of the chocolate is amazing is dark chocolate candy melts melt down really easy and are perfect for making homemade chocolates

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Nicole L. from Bisnonna Bakeshop

Posted on 10/17/2019

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect! These microwave really easily without burning, and form a hard shell within just a few minutes at room temperature. This is the best price for this product out there!

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Heather A. from Sweet Designs Cakery

Posted on 03/12/2019

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These chocolate wafers are exactly as described. They save the time of tempering chocolate. The taste is quality. We used them for dipping strawberries during Valentine's Day and our customers raved about them.

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Danielle T. from The Wicked Sweet Sugar Boutique

Posted on 02/02/2019

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legit the only dark chocolate I will use in my bakery. Dipping Cake pops, Chocolate Molds, drizzle... no other brand compares to this! Well worth the price

Review by

Robyn T.

Posted on 06/04/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These are amazing! Very tasty and easy to use, just melt and dip, there is no tempering required! I use these for dipping cookies and truffles in, as well as melting for a chocolate base in certain recipes.

Review by

Lynette R. from The Cupcake Chick, LLC

Posted on 05/31/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You can't go wrong with Ghirardelli brand anything. This chocolate is so delicious and the consistency is perfect for melting. My cake truffles never looked and tasted so good!

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Scott R. from LACC

Posted on 05/24/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great. Easy to use, melts smooth makes dipping strawberries easier. Used it to make some simple candy molds and some basic chocolate truffles for my students worked great.

Review by

Tiffany B. from Stateside Deli

Posted on 04/28/2018

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is a good product. I've only found one better. It's called ASM and it's threw bakemark. But you need a 500.00 order minimum. This gets the job done for sure.

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Julia P. from Homegrown Pizza LLC

Posted on 04/20/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These are delicious! We dip cannolis in them. They melt to a super smooth creamy easy dipping chocolate! They drip and drizzle so well on all our cookies and baked goods.

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Marea J. from The BIG Apple- Gourmet Caramel Apples

Posted on 04/03/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love using Ghirardelli white chocolate on my Driskill strawberries and my gourmet caramel apples ! It is the Best chocolate! I also make a gourmet caramel corn I cover that with white chocolate and call it :bunny crunch !

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Gina P. from Gina's Cookie Company

Posted on 03/01/2018

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the rich tasting chocolate that Ghirardelli makes! These costing wafers offer multiple different uses from melting and covering things to using to decorate my cakes! It makes so smooth.

Review by

Melissa P. from Sweet Peach's Candy And Confections

Posted on 02/22/2018

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We only use Ghirardelli chocolate at our store We love the taste and how well they melt. The chocolate sets nicely and we're always happy with the end results.

Review by

Chris M.

Posted on 12/19/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone loves dark chocolate. This is a lot cheaper than what I had originally expected it to be. It tastes great in our recipes and is a must have in any bakery.

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Becky H.

Posted on 10/04/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The dark chocolate is easy to work with and doesn't need to be tempered. It melts great without having to add anything to it for dipping.

Review by

Nicholas R.

Posted on 09/22/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghirardelli 25 lb dark chocolate coating Wafers they're perfect for creating milkshakes and different types of desserts such as cheesecakes cupcakes and chocolate fondue squares

Review by

Jacqueline C.

Posted on 09/12/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I hesitate to review this since it may be sold out the next time I go to buy it. What a wonderful flavor, so easy to use and the price can't be beat. I have bought this at a whole sale warehouse and paid much more. I am thrilled it's offered here since I go through about 60 lbs. worth during the holidays. Everyone always raves about this coating thinking it's reall chocolate.

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Kara F. from Christmas On Indian Lore

Posted on 09/06/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite dipping chocolates I have found. It is easy to melt and dries perfectly when dipping truffles. I will definitely buy again.

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Honnye from All About That Bake

Posted on 09/04/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghirardelli is my go-to chocolate for dipped Oreo cookies, strawberries, and pretzels. This chocolate is smooth, richly flavored, and looks beautiful on my molded Oreos.

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Bridget D. from Sugar Buff

Posted on 08/29/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my absolute favorite chocolate for dipping macaroons, cookies,biscotti, and anything you can imagine. It melts beautifully and sets up perfectly without having to worry about tempering. Ghirardelli is a great American company that makes delicious chocolate.

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Jonathan P.

Posted on 08/28/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great bulk box of dark chocolate coating wafers that are perfect for melting down and dipping. A great way to dip strawberries and other fruits. Melts down very easily and creates a smooth, silky coating.

Review by

Stacy M.

Posted on 06/18/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great chocolate coating. This products heats up with no tempering needed. We use to coat cookies, icing, pretzels and more. I have even caught people eating it out of the canister. Great quality at the best price.

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Lydia Y.

Posted on 05/25/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We use these Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Coating Wafers to make pecan candies in our store and nothing else compares. These melt and cool well to make the most delicious candies!

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Jordan E. from Ep.Con (Epping Concessions)

Posted on 05/14/2017

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Use these in my chocolate shop for the dipped fruits. SOOO GOOD. If you do a blind taste test with Ghirardelli's and generic, this one will win every time!

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Rita O. from Homemade To Order

Posted on 04/03/2017

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghirardelli is my favorite Chocolate to use for all my homemade candies. Very good product will not use anything else. Have been using this product for several years

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Emily G. from Countryside Bakery

Posted on 01/24/2017

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good price for bulk chocolate wafers. I bought the white chocolate and dark chocolate. I use them for pretty much everything will order again soon.