How to Host a Candy Making Party

If you are looking for a fun and interesting party theme, consider a candy making party. It is great for kids birthday parties, holiday get togethers, or as a fun way to beat cabin fever during the long winter months. The best part of a candy making party is all the delicious treats guests take home.

Things You'll Need

• Candy recipes
• Candy thermometer
• Chocolate molds
• Lollipop sticks
• Cellophane bags
• White bakery boxes

Instructions

Before the Party

1. Send out invitations two to four weeks in advance. Indicate the hands-on theme of the party so guests can dress accordingly.

2. Gather two or three candy recipes that can be made easily in a home kitchen. Lollipops, pulled molasses candy, or molded chocolates are ideal.

3. Purchase a candy thermometer if you don't already own one. It will make the candy making process much easier.

4. Purchases chocolate molds, lollipop sticks, and any other supplies needed for your candy. Also pick up small cellophane bags in which to wrap the cooled candies.

5. Pick up plain white boxes for guests to take their candies home in.

Make the Candy

1. Review the instructions and warnings for making the candy once all the guests have arrived.

2. Make the candy. While it is cooling have kids decorate their take-home boxes.

3. Serve some light refreshments, such as punch, veggies and dip, and finger sandwiches.

4. Wrap up candy in the cellophane bags, leaving a few pieces out to sample.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan to have plenty of adult supervision if there are a lot of children around. Candy making can get very hot, causing serious burns.

Resources

• The Vermont Country Store offers all sorts of old-fashioned candy, to give out as added party favors.
• All Recipes has several candy recipes that are easy to make in your own kitchen.