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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Graveyard Wave Candy
Difficulty: No reviews
How many ghouls can you squeeze into a haunted graveyard? Apparently a lot. You’ll find candy mummies, ghosts and jack-o-lanterns on pretzel sticks poking their bodies out of this hair-raising real estate.
Pegasus Party Cake
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Promote flights of fancy with a color-bright confection. Add fondant wings to a candy plaque formed in a Rocking Horse Pan and turn a Half Round Pan cake into a rainbow with piped-icing stripes and pretty fondant flowers.
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.
Snowflake Lollipops
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Wrap your snowflake lollipops for stocking stuffers! Keep the snowflakes white but change the background to the recipient’s favorite color.
Witch & Broom Candy Pretzel Pops
Difficulty: No reviews
This sweet sorceress is just one of the frighteningly fun shapes you can make with the Wilton Halloween Candy Kit for Pretzels. Everything you need to make a fun treat is included-just add your favorite pretzel rods.
Grill of Your Dreams Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Difficult
Everything tastes better on the grill, and your BBQ guests will think this candy centerpiece is very well done! Use the Sports Ball pan to mold the candy shell grill and shape the food using our candy clay recipe.
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.
What a Shell Guy Piñata Treats
Difficulty: No reviews
You won’t believe that this charming critter is stuffed to the gills with mini marshmallows! Make his shell with our Mini Ball Pan and decorate with dark green Candy Melts candy!
Like a Duck To Water Candy
Difficulty: Somewhat Easy
Use a candy-clay rim and candy-clay ball feet to turn a candy-coated Mini Egg Pan cake into a bathtub. Make the scene even sweeter with a duck formed in our Rubber Ducky Candy Mold.
Orange Crème Candy Treats
Difficulty: No reviews
The delicious flavor combination of ice cream bar orange and cream candy creates amazing treats for all your celebrations. Make them all using Wilton Limited Edition Flavor Orange Crème Candy Melts candy.
Berry Special Valentine
Difficulty: No reviews
On Valentine’s Day, show that special someone that they are a Berry Special Valentine. Use the Cupcakes ‘N More dessert stand to display chocolate-covered strawberries and conversation heart cookies.
Saving for a Rainy Day Candy
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Whether presented as take-home favors or as a centerpiece, these pot-of-gold piggies are sure to set guests squealing in delight. Shape the banks by molding pink Candy Melts® in our Sports Ball Pan and adding candy-coated marshmallow details.
