How to Make Candy Roses

Making candy roses is a fun and easy activity. Your finished flowers will make a great treat and call also be used as gifts, party decorations and party favors. Taking simple steps will prepare you for this fun activity. Read on to learn how to make candy roses.

Things You'll Need

• Rose shaped lollipop molds
• Colored chocolate melts
• Lollipop sticks
• Microwave safe bowl
• Spoon
• Bags and ribbons (optional)

Instructions

1. Go to any craft supply store to purchase your materials. Joanne's, Michael's and A.C. Moore are popular choices. Once at the store, purchase rose shaped lollipop molds, colored chocolate melts (as many different colors as you desire) and lollipop sticks.

2. Wash and dry the molds so they are sanitary and read to use.

3. Look on the bag of chocolate melts for melting instructions. Melting the chocolate will likely entail placing the chocolates in a microwave safe bowl and heating them in the microwave for one or two minutes.

4. Use a spoon to scoop the melted chocolate and carefully pour it into each individual mold. You will want fill chocolate to the top of the mold but try not to over flow. Use the same amount of chocolate for each flower mold.

5. Press the lollipop sticks into the bottom half of each mold. There should be an outline on the mold to help keep the stick in place.

6. Clear a space in your refrigerator for the molds, carefully place them inside, and wait for the melted chocolate to harden.

7. Remove the mold trays when the candy is hard and gently remove each lollipop by placing your fingers on the bottom of the mold and pushing the candy up.

Tips & Warnings

• You may want to place each lollipop head in a plastic bag and tie it with a ribbon.

• The finished flowers can be placed in a vase before being distributed.

• Avoid leaving your lollipops in a very warm area as they will melt.