How to Make Candy Favors

Candy can make a great party favor because it's inexpensive and most everyone loves it. Also there are so many different molds out there that you can easily find something that suits the party. Not to mention that making candy favors is fun and easy. Read on to learn how to make candy favors.

Things You'll Need

• Chocolate melts
• Lollipop sticks
• Plastic squeeze bottles
• Paint brushes
• Candy molds
• Refrigerator
• Individual candy bags
• Microwave
• Twist tie
• Ribbon and other decor

Instructions

1. Figure out the theme of the party or a couple possible shapes/symbols and/or characters that represent the person/people who the party is for. Purchase chocolate/soap molds for these items. You can find molds in most craft stores as well as online or on auction sites such as eBay. Also purchase colored chocolate melts in colors that will work well with your designs.

2. Open your plastic squeeze bottles and fill each with a different color of chocolate melts. Microwave each for one minute. Take out and stir then microwave for another 30 to 45 seconds. Lay the molds out on a flat surface such as a kitchen counter or table. Fill in details first with either carefully squeezing small amounts into the small grooves of the mold or using a paintbrush and painting in the chocolate in the details.

3. Fill the rest of the mold with the main color. Squeeze the bottle of melted chocolate and fill the mold. Lightly tap the mold against your flat surface to bring any air bubbles to the top and level out the chocolate. If making a lollipop candy place the lollipop stick in the provided groove in the mold before filling the mold with the main color.

4. Place the molds in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and carefully flip over. Gently press the chocolate out of the mold. Put each candy or lollipop in a separate candy bag. Twist the top closed and secure with a twist tie.

5. Tie a ribbon around the twist tie. If you would like you can also create little tags that read the person's name and date, title of the party, funny saying or anything else you might choose. Add any other decor you would like such as stickers, hang ties and so on. Have fun.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep these refrigerated as long as possible before the party.

• Use lots of different color combinations or stick to specific colors to enhance a theme.

• Try adding flavorings to make the candies even better.