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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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 Lively Brew Dessert
Difficulty: Medium
Energize your high tea with A Lively Brew. These brightly-colored candy tea cups, heaping with white chocolate mousse, can lighten up any rainy day.
Play of the Day Cake
Difficulty: Medium
Our specialty-shaped pans make it easy to host a sports-themed event. Melted candy molded in our Baseball Mitt Pan and the baseball cavity of our Sports Large Lollipop Molds give a 16 in. x 2 in. Round Pan cake home-run appeal.
Business is in the Red Cake
Difficulty: Medium
Creative cake centerpiece is sure to draw a chuckle or two from your guests! A stand-up “Blood Bank” is being visited by sharply dressed candy vampires.
Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake
Difficulty: Medium
For those who really, really love chocolate! Our fudge iced cake is decorated with molded candies in holiday designs, then topped by an all- candy tree.
Proud Pops Lollipops
Difficulty: Medium
Smiling Uncle Sam lollipops are the ideal way to spread that patriotic spirit to your guests! Use Smiling Face and Cordial Cup Candy Molds to create them, then add a bright bow.
Candy "Tacos"
Difficulty: Medium
You don’t need to love Mexican food to love these tacos. Any sweet lover will appreciate these fun treats … a delicious combination of chocolate cupcake and candy, all hand-held!
The Party’s on Safari Candy Plaque
Difficulty: Medium
Personalize place settings with tropical settings built from green Candy Melt® shapes. On each plaque, add a guest’s name and a figure from our Jungle Animals Topper Set.
Here Comes the Bride Lollipop
Difficulty: Medium
These treat pops add a touch of whimsy to a shower or wedding celebration. The beaming bride is made using the Smiley Face Candy Mold and Candy Melts® brand confectionery coating.

