Hungry Happenings

  • RECIPES
    • All Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Decorated Cookies
    • Decorated Cakes
    • Cheesecake Recipes
    • Everyday Desserts
    • Homemade Candy
    • Everyday Meals
    • Readers’ Gallery
  • HOW TO
    • Chocolate Making Tips
    • Chocolate Making Course (video lessons)
    • Make Modeling Chocolate
      • Modeling Chocolate Recipe and Tutorial
      • How to Color Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Store and Work with Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Fix Greasy Modeling Chocolate
      • How to Fix Dry Modeling Chocolate
      • Use Colored Candy Melts to Make Candy Clay
    • Candy Clay Creations
    • How To Color White Chocolate and Candy Melts and Paint Candy Molds
    • How to Use Food Coloring Markers
  • HOLIDAYS
    • ALL HOLIDAY RECIPES
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patrick's Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
      • Hungry Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
    • MORE HOLIDAYS
      • Mother's Day
      • Father's Day
      • April Fools
      • Chinese New Year
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Day of the Dead
      • Earth Day
      • Mardi Gras
  • PARTY FOOD
    • Super Bowl
    • Graduation
    • Birthday Party
    • March Madness
    • Summer Fun
    • Baby Shower
    • Wedding Shower
    • School/Teacher
    • Movie and T.V. Characters
    • Kid's Treats
    • Fun Party Recipes
  • MY COOKBOOKS
  • ABOUT
  • MY BLOGS
    • HowToMakeCerealTreats.com
    • HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
    • HowToMakeEasyFudge.com
    • TheSugarAcademy.com
menu icon
go to homepage
  • recipes
  • chocolate tips
  • about
  • cookbooks
  • subscribe
  • holiday recipes
  • Halloween recipes
  • party food
  • appetizers
  • decorated cheese balls
  • cute food for kids
  • dessert recipes
  • chocolate recipes
  • homemade candy
  • decorated cakes
  • cupcake recpes
  • cheesecake recipes
  • cookie recipes
  • rice krispie treats recipes
  • fudge recipes
  • modeling chocolate treats
  • ice cream recipes
  • popcorn recipes
  • everyday meals
  • recipe roundups
  • readers' gallery
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • recipes
    • chocolate tips
    • about
    • cookbooks
    • subscribe
    • holiday recipes
    • Halloween recipes
    • party food
    • appetizers
    • decorated cheese balls
    • cute food for kids
    • dessert recipes
    • chocolate recipes
    • homemade candy
    • decorated cakes
    • cupcake recpes
    • cheesecake recipes
    • cookie recipes
    • rice krispie treats recipes
    • fudge recipes
    • modeling chocolate treats
    • ice cream recipes
    • popcorn recipes
    • everyday meals
    • recipe roundups
    • readers' gallery
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Cute Food » Kid's Treats

    How to Throw a Candy Making Party for Kids

    Modified: Jan 5, '18 · Published: Jul 1, '14 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    Give your kids the party of a life time and show them how to make their favorite snack. Throw a Candy Making Party and watch them eat all their worries away (all the worries a child could possibly have).

    This post is sponsored by Wilton.

    Candy Making Party

    One of the best things I have been able to do as a chocolatier is to share my passion for candy making with kids.

    Years ago my sister asked if I would allow her daughter's girl scout troop to visit my candy shop to learn how to make chocolates. The day the girls arrived, I had set up my kitchen so they could each hand paint a candy lollipop, dip goodies into chocolate, and make their own special version of chocolate bark.

    They loved it, and I did too.

    From that day forward, I began hosting candy making parties and just had one for my friend's kids recently and thought it would be fun to show you how to host a similar party in your own kitchen.

    I keep the parties simple, showing the kids how they can make candy at home.To get ready for your own candy making party you'll need to get some supplies: candy molds, Candy Melts, food use paint brushes, lollipop sticks, dipping tools, paper plates, parchment paper, and paper towels.

    Before the kids arrive melt the Candy Melts and keep them warm. I like to use small mason jars filled with the candy coating which I keep warm in an electric skillet that is filled with hot water. I can keep candy melted like this all day long.

    Check out my tutorial on How to Make Hand Painted Chocolate Lollipops for detailed instructions on setting up your own skillet filled with melted candy coating.

    Cover the table with pieces of parchment or wax paper. It will get messy, and this makes clean up so easy.

    I usually allow each child to paint one lollipop, but you could do more, you just need to make sure you have room in your freezer for all of the molds. I use letter trays, the kind you find in an office supply store, to add extra shelves in my freezer. The candy molds fit on them perfectly.

    Allow the kids to get creative, to choose the colors they want to paint their lollipops. One of my favorite things about hosting these parties is seeing how colorful the kids make their lollipops. That's a unicorn being painted with orange, blue and red.

    Wilton makes really great Melting Pots (the white and purple pot behind the skillet) which can keep your Candy Melts at the perfect temperature all afternoon too. They will hold several bags of Candy Melts and are great if you are planning to make lots of lollipops or have the kids dip lots of goodies.

    Kids really love learning how to dip things like cake pops, cookies, marshmallows and rice krispie treats into chocolate.

    Of course, you will probably end up with a floater or two, things that fall off the sticks in the candy coating. Just scoop it out and let the child try again.

    The kids each dipped two cake balls into chocolate then added some chopped peanuts.

    Give each child a paper plate and some goodies to dip, coat or drizzle, and don't forget the sprinkles, kids love sprinkles and the lip on the paper plates keeps them from going all over the table.

    Wilton has some new Candy Melt Dipping Tools that are great to use for a candy making party.There is a metal skewer that is great to use instead of lollipop sticks for marshmallows and rice krispie treats.

    The dipping fork and spoon are perfect for dipping cookies, big and small.

    The new Dipping Tongs have a rubber tip so even kids will have an easy time holding onto graham crackers and pretzels to dip them in the candy melts without making a mess.

    My favorite new tool is the Drizzling Scoop. It's a spoon with a channel that allows the candy melts to pour out in a thin stream.

    By this point in the party, the kids are getting anxious to try a treat.

    The smile on their faces happened just as they heard that they would be allowed to sample their goodies soon.

    The best part of the party is when the kids show off their creations.

    They are always so proud of what they've made, but usually are even more excited to eat them.

    Wilton Candy Melts Melting ...Shop on AmazonWilton Candy Melts, 12-Ounc...Shop on AmazonWilton Candy Melt Dipping T...Shop on AmazonWilton Candy Melts Candy Di...Shop on Amazon

     

    If you liked this Kid's Recipe, then you need to check out these other fascinating recipes that your little ones will love!

    Find over 100 cute and tasty kid's treats that are as much fun to make as they are to eat. Choose from cookies, cupcakes, popsicles, pretzels, and more.

     

    • Author
    • Recent Posts
    Beth Klosterboer
    Beth Klosterboer
    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
    Beth Klosterboer
    Latest posts by Beth Klosterboer (see all)
    • Irresistible Sweets with Dixie Crystals® - July 13, 2024
    • How to make peanut butter? - February 15, 2024
    • OREO Penguins - December 20, 2023

    More adorable treats your kids will love

    • homemade cherry tootsie pop hearts arranged in a Valentine's day coffee mug
      Homemade Cherry Tootsie Pop Hearts
    • White Chocolate Popcorn Bowl (100% Edible)
    • homemade chocolate-dipped marshmallow starfish s'mores topped with graham cracker crumbs with candy eyes are arranged on brown and white sugar sand.
      Starfish S'mores
    • Chocolate-dipped pretzel farm animals including a sheep, pig, cow, chicken, and a horse.
      Farm Animal Pretzel Pops

    About Beth Klosterboer

    Comments

      Please leave a comment. Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. angela klein says

      July 06, 2014 at 1:53 am

      Love making candy treats!! Candy melts are so easy to work with.

      Reply
    2. Jennie says

      July 06, 2014 at 1:41 am

      I have custody of my three grandchildren. The girls are 6 year old twins and the 4 1/2 year old boy has some disabilities. I am constantly looking for ideas for them to do. We recently toured the candy house in our town. They loved it and wanted to go back.

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      July 06, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Have never made candy with the kids, but this looks like a fun time for all! bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

      Reply
    4. Leela says

      July 06, 2014 at 12:22 am

      Yes, we have made candy together. It's messy, fun and delicious.

      Reply
    5. Chriss says

      July 04, 2014 at 2:36 am

      My son is a little young to do this yet, but I can't wait till he's older and we can try it! 🙂

      Reply
    6. sharonjo says

      July 03, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      I've made things using candy with my kids--candy cane reindeer at Christmastime, train cars made out of candy, etc... I've never made the actual candy though. Looks like fun! Thank you.
      sharonjo at gwtc dot net

      Reply
    7. Shannon, John, Madelyn and Charlotte says

      July 03, 2014 at 1:17 pm

      We've done cake pops. It was a bit difficult, but lots of fun!

      Reply
    8. TuttleDB says

      July 03, 2014 at 8:38 am

      We've made chocolate-covered pretzels and the chocolate caramel pretzels. I love you're candy warming station -- gotta remember that!

      Reply
    9. Sheree says

      July 03, 2014 at 3:28 am

      What a great way to have a unisex party and not have to rely on a theme for either boys or girls. Everyone has fun and is able to be creative.

      Reply
    10. Danielle Doerr says

      July 02, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      I don't have kids but my boyfriend and I have make those candy lollipops and the homemade Reese's PB cups too. Instead of an electric skillet we use a crock pot filled with water - works perfectly!

      Reply
    11. The Partiologist says

      July 02, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      What a wonderful time the kids must have had, you must be very patient to let them have so much fun! I remember trying to make homemade taffy with my girls on a snow day!

      Reply
    12. Anonymous says

      July 02, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      My daughter and I love to make candy pieces!

      Reply
    13. buncolady says

      July 02, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      I did do some chocolate dipping, candy making with my kids but I totally forgot about it but I do need to introduce it to my grandkids. How fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    14. Tammigirl says

      July 02, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      We have made TONS of cake pops and truffles - we've done some straight candy making, too. It's all so much fun. I did it growing up as a kid - with our electric skillet and little jars, just like you do.

      Reply
    15. Crunchy Con Mommy says

      July 02, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Usually I make candy for my son, but he's almost 5 so maybe I'll let him help next time!

      Reply
    16. Michelle says

      July 02, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      My kids and I make chocolate suckers every Christmas for their friends. We love the variety of molds available now.

      Reply
    17. Anonymous says

      July 02, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      I've done many candy parties for scout troops. They love it.
      My grandchildren also love to make candy treats.

      Reply
    18. Deb says

      July 02, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      when my children were little, this was one of their favorite activities. I can hardly wait to do it with my grandchildren!

      Reply
    19. dmyoung says

      July 02, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      I never have, but it looks like so much fun!

      Reply
    20. Meryl says

      July 02, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      My son is just two so we haven't done it yet. However I think it may be on the agenda this summer!! I love making cake pops for his school. The kids love them and they are just the right size for littles!!

      Reply
    « Older Comments
    Newer Comments »
    Beth Jackson Klosterboer

    Welcome to Hungry Happenings!

    I'm Beth. I've been a professional chocolatier & baker for over 30 years, have written 5 cookbooks, and love creating fun food for holidays and special occasions.

    Read more about me →

    Popular

    • Mini cheesecakes collage of images with plain cheesecakes, cheesecake cups with toppings, and decorated edible flower cheesecakes.
      Mini Cheesecakes
    • homemade candy bars including dark chocolate bars, milk chocolate cashew bars, white chocolate cookies and cream candy bars, and more
      The Best Step-by-Step Chocolate Bar Recipes
    • Marry a chocolate cake ball with a chocolate dipped maraschino cherry to get these amazing Chocolate Cherry Bombs.
      Chocolate Cherry Bombs - Cherry Filled Cake Balls Dipped in Chocolate
    • Giant Reese's Cup on a cake stand with a slice cut and served on a small dessert plate.
      Giant Peanut Butter Cup
    • Cakesicles with red and green drizzle, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate drizzle
      How to make Cakesicles (cake pop popsicles)
    • Delicious chocolate truffles coated in chopped cashews, shaved dark chocolate, cocoa powder, cookie crumbs, and a blend of dark and white chocolate shavings.
      Chocolate Truffles Recipe

    Buy my cookbooks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    use policies

    • privacy policy
    • photo-use policy
    • terms of service

    join us

    • subscribe (newsletter)
    • our online courses
    • readers' gallery

    contact

    • contact
    • about Beth
    • FAQ

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Hungry Happenings