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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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.
Pearlized Posies Cookies
Difficulty: Medium
Use the Dimensions Giant Cupcake Pan to mold a candy Easter Basket of epic proportions! Fill it with cookie egg lollipops for a special springtime treat that is perfect used as a centerpiece.
A Case of True Love
Difficulty: Easy
He popped the question; she answered, “Yes!” It’s a Case of True Love. These candy ring cases have a truffle filling and are topped with a fondant ring pillow. This treat makes a sweet wedding favor.
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.
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.
Decadent Dark Cocoa Raspberry Mousse Hearts
Difficulty: No reviews
Create delicious mousse-filled candy cups perfect for Valentine’s Day using Wilton Limited Edition Dark Cocoa Raspberry Candy Melts candy.
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.
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.
Fluffy Marshmallow Candy Treats
Difficulty: Easy
Create delicious candy treats this Easter and spring using Wilton Limited Edition Flavor Marshmallow Candy Melts candy.
Mousse Candy Cups
Difficulty: Medium
These easily shaped confections make elegant additions to dessert buffets. Use our Silicone Mini Round Pan to mold the candy shells.
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?
Peppermint & Pine Candy Pretzel Pop
Difficulty: No reviews
This candy evergreen on a peppermint stick will make you ever-popular! It’s another great way to use our Candy Kit for Pretzels and it’s ideal as a gift accent or a co-worker treat.

