Browse through the collection of Wilton’s favorite candy recipes and creative ideas for candy making. From mouthwatering molded chocolate candy and truffles to delicious lollipops and other sugary treats, learning how to make candy is fun with these simple recipes from Wilton.
Using candy molds adds even more fun to candy making! You’ll find a variety of unique shapes and ideas for every occasion or celebration. Don’t have a candy mold? Be sure to check out the Candy Shop at the Wilton online store to find the perfect one.
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Ballpark Bouquet Candy Pops
Difficulty: Easy
Sports nuts will go nutty for this nosh-worthy nosegay! Use Sports Champ and Snack Time molds from our 10-Pack Candy Mold Set to form game-day candy shapes.
Harvest Sweets Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
What could be better than a 3-D candy pumpkin? How about a 3-D candy pumpkin filled with delicious candies and icing decorations? It’s as much fun to make as it is to serve and eat.
Cordial Reception Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Candy Melt® cups are made even better by adding a swirl filling of mocha mousse and topped with the special couple’s candy initial!
Spooky Boo Candy Pops
Difficulty: Easy
Help yourself to the ghost or bat candy pop of your choice. They are just so friendly and tempting displayed on our Lollipop and Treat Stand. Delicious candy in dark cocoa, light cocoa and orange make these inviting pops come to life. Set them on you dessert table for everyone to enjoy and serve themselves.
Happy Habitat Cookies and Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
This fanciful tableau is a party in the making. Surround a foam base with cookies wrapped in color flow icing. Add Animals Cookie Candy Mold lollipops and palm trees made from readymade candies.
High Fashion Cookie Pops
Difficulty: Somewhat Difficult
Why should Mom have to choose on Mother’s Day? Give her jewelry, purses and handbags. Everything she wants and they are all edible. Decorate with royal icing and Candy Melts Candy.
Truffles on the Tree! Candy
Difficulty: Medium
You’ll love the surprise inside! Red and white candy ornament is about 6 in. tall so there’s lots of room inside for an assortment of delicious truffles or other homemade goodies.
A Royal Rainbow Cake
Difficulty: Somewhat Difficult
Princesses rule in this colorful kingdom built around an Enchanted Castle Pan candy plaque set atop an Oval Pan Cake. Use our Fairy Tale Large Lollipop Mold to shape plenty of candy princesses to send home with guests.
Pinwheel Pops Lollipops
Difficulty: Easy
Two fun candy molds make one merry lollipop! Use the pinwheel mold to create the classic Christmas candy backdrop and our bite-size gingerbread boy mold for the cute candy kids.

