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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82 ideas were found matching your search criteria.
Plant a Sweet Surprise! Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Easily make a different and delicious spring party treat or bridal shower favor using our Dimensions® Multi-Cavity Mini Cupcake Pan, White Candy Melts® and Wilton Icing Colors. These candy treats are sure to be memorable for all your guests.
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!
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.
Filled with Love Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Heart-shaped Silicone Baking Cups were used to mold the candy shells shown here. Fill your shells with assorted candies you make or buy ready-made.
Face the Competition Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Sports-minded and still so sweet, lollipops are perfect treats for building team spirit! Make them for your team using Candy Melts and the Sports Large Lollipop Mold.
True Love Truffles
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
It’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Serve exquisite chocolate truffles in a chocolate goblet. Shape goblet using Sports Ball Pan Set covered with melted chocolate. Make candy heart pops and candies to embellish the lavishly rich confection.
Truffles on Cupcake Stand
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
What better way to display your decadent truffles than with the Cupcakes ’N More 13-Count Dessert Stand? Create these rich treats using Candy Melts® brand confectionery coating and your favorite truffle recipe.
Diploma Pops Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Success is sweet with these diploma pops. The Graduation Lollipop Mold and Candy Melts make it easy to paint or pipe the colorful candy details.
Bearing Gifts of Roses Candy Mold
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
This sweet little teddy bear is ready to share his love with your Valentine guests. Create him using our Giant Gummy Kit.
You've Got A Scoop Candies
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
What will they eat first? The crunchy cone? The candy-covered crisped rice cereal treat “ice cream scoop” topped with Jumbo Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles? Or, the candies hidden inside?
Crispy Heart Treats
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Two great flavors in one! Each 3-D treat starts with a crisped rice cereal muffin-shaped base. The molded candy lollipop can carry your love note or be used as a party place card.
Pop These Balloons! Lollipops
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Follow our instructions for molding melted candies using the painting method to create these multi-hued treats. Shape the candy in the balloon Party/Birthday Large Lollipop Mold.

