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STEP INTO THE WORLD OF SWEET POSSIBILITIES

From your first cupcake to your 100th celebration cake, Wilton has the baking tools, tips, and inspo to help you create sweet moments that last a lifetime.

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Start the school year off on a sweet note

Create sweet memories with treats made for classroom celebrations, after-school fun, and more.

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Paper and Pencil Cereal Treats

Skill Level: Beginner | Amount: 8 Treats

Celebrate the back-to-school season with these easy Paper and Pencil Cereal Treats! Made with crispy rice cereal and decorated with Wilton Candy Melts candy, these fun no-bake treats are designed to look like notebook paper and pencils, making them perfect for classroom parties, teacher appreciation gifts, lunchbox surprises, or the first day of school. With simple decorating techniques and beginner-friendly steps, this creative dessert is a fun project for kids and adults alike.

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Apple a Day Donuts

Skill Level: Beginner | Amount: 12 Donuts

Start your morning off right with these adorable Apple a Day Donuts. A fun back to school gift for teachers, these vanilla donuts are decorated to look like bright, cheery apples. Use red nonpareils and jimmies to add texture to your treats, then top them off with fondant leaves and a pretzel stem for a morning treat that is sure to earn you some extra credit!

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Sweet Messages Sandwich Cookies

Skill Level: Beginner | Amount: 15-17 Treats

Turn simple chocolate sandwich cookies into fun lunchtime greetings with these Sweet Messages Sandwich Cookies. Using Candy Melts candy, you can decorate and customize these cookies to say whatever you'd like. Send messages of good luck for an upcoming exam or just send a sweet note to remind your kids how much you love them. A tasty surprise kids are sure to love, these candy-coated sandwich cookies are sure to become a lunchtime favorite!

Wilton Through the Years

A Baking Tradition Worth Celebrating

From handwritten family recipes to iconic decorating tools, Wilton has been part of America’s baking story for nearly a century. Generations of bakers have used Wilton to turn everyday moments into lasting traditions—creating nostalgic favorites, classic desserts, and patriotic recipes that continue to bring people together today.

Explore decades of inspiration and celebrate America’s 250th with recipes and traditions made to share.