Wilton's lollipop candy molds

October 2, 2005

Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s sells

them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, Strawberry

Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's birthday

party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their

website)

October 3, 2005

Hi Becky,

The last time I checked, the milk chocolate and vanilla " melts " were

GF. I have also used some of the other colored ones, which were also

GF at the time, but that was a while ago. You can email Wilton and

they should be able to give you a list, or an answer. I have always

had good success and responses from them. I make those candy mold

thingies a lot. In fact, I probably have about 30 or more of the

plastic sheets of molds. They are fun & easy to make... and are

always a big hit with the kids. In fact, I have used 2-4 bags of

the " melts " (and melted them in a crock pot on the low setting and

stir often), and then when they are all melted... I pour them into a

large metal Wilton cake mold (the ones that have characters such as

Blues Clues, Scooby Doo, etc.). Then I put it in the fridge to " set "

for 30 minutes or longer.

A few things to remember...

when using a metal wilton cake mold with the candy melts...

1) lightly spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray before pouring

in the " melts "

2) once your pour in the softened " melts, " you need to gently tap the

pan on the counter constantly for 30-60 seconds so the air bubbles

will rise to the top and " pop " so you won't have a finished project

that is full of air pockets/bubbles.

3) I have found that it is best to pop the pan into the fridge so the

chocolate " melts " can set. Once they set, you have to sort of quickly

pop out the shape onto a flat surface. (it's kind of like working

with large jello molds, if you've ever done that). If there are

any " imperfections " in your finished product, you can take your finger

or a small paintbrush and dab it in a little bit if warm water and

then smooth out any imperfections.

4) These are GREAT options for events that would traditionally need

a " cake. " You can also decorate these, but they turn out so cute as

it.

When you use the regular wilton candy molds....

1) you also need to " tap " the molds on the counter for 30-60 seconds

after the melts have been poured in... this will help get rid of those

air bubbles.

2) I have found that the plastic wilton candy molds do no need to be

spsprayed with non-stick cooking spray as they are somewhat flexible

and you can twist and turn them a bit (as you do with plastic ice cube

trays) to get the molds to release. However, with the wilton metal

pans.. you can't " twist " those to release the finished product, so

using the non-stick cooking spray is ESSENTIAL with that method.

I have also used the wilton candy molds that are designed to

make " lollipops " , just buying those little wilton sticks, etc.

Okay... I have to admit, that sometimes I get a bit " Martha -

sh " with these GF chocolate lollipop things that I make and will cover

them with cute small cellophane bags, and secure with a cute metallic

twist tie... and then will buy one of those cone shaped pieces of

styrofoam (found at Micheal's Arts & Crafts,etc.) and then will

display all the GF chocolate lolliopops to make a huge lollipop tree.

I do this sometimes for parties, school events, holidays, etc.

Here are some of the ones I have that I use the most...

Anchors

US NAVY SEAL

Surface Navy Insignia

Bunnies

Seashells

Sailboats

Starfish

Baby Shower Theme (rattles, diaper pins, etc.)

Valentine Hearts

Truffles Candy Mold

Stars

Lighhouses

Trees

Thanksgiving (Turkeys, etc.)

Clovers

Good luck!

Melonie

> Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s

sells

> them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, Strawberry

> Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's birthday

> party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their

> website)

October 3, 2005

> > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s

> sells

> > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

Strawberry

> > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

birthday

> > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their

> > website)

October 3, 2005

> > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s

> sells

> > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

Strawberry

> > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

birthday

> > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their

> > website)

October 3, 2005

Melonie,

I just read this again. All I can picture you doing is pouring 4 bags worth of melts into a standard sized character cake pan. Am I picturing this correctlyl?? What on earth would you do with such a huge chunk of candy??? I mean, I certainly could think of several things I would do witha big blob of candy like that, but I know I would not let my kid loose on it! ;-0

Bridget

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of mayaandpacoSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 2:39 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

> > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > sells > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, Strawberry > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's birthday > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > website)

October 3, 2005

Melonie,

I just read this again. All I can picture you doing is pouring 4 bags worth of melts into a standard sized character cake pan. Am I picturing this correctlyl?? What on earth would you do with such a huge chunk of candy??? I mean, I certainly could think of several things I would do witha big blob of candy like that, but I know I would not let my kid loose on it! ;-0

Bridget

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of mayaandpacoSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 2:39 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

> > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > sells > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, Strawberry > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's birthday > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > website)

October 3, 2005

Melonie,

I just read this again. All I can picture you doing is pouring 4 bags worth of melts into a standard sized character cake pan. Am I picturing this correctlyl?? What on earth would you do with such a huge chunk of candy??? I mean, I certainly could think of several things I would do witha big blob of candy like that, but I know I would not let my kid loose on it! ;-0

Bridget

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of mayaandpacoSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 2:39 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

> > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > sells > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, Strawberry > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's birthday > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > website)

October 3, 2005

Hey Bridget,

I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the

low setting so they melt....

Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.

It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as

a " cake " sort of replacement.

Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you

would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife,

Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces.

By that point, the " wow " factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate

shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants

to have some.

I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of

a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza

pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I

came up with the jumbo " chocolate " candy bar.

Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which

are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on

that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.

Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF

too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF

wedding " favors. "

Melonie

> > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our

s

> > sells

> > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

> Strawberry

> > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

> birthday

> > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on

their

> > > website)

>

October 3, 2005

Hey Bridget,

I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the

low setting so they melt....

Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.

It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as

a " cake " sort of replacement.

Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you

would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife,

Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces.

By that point, the " wow " factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate

shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants

to have some.

I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of

a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza

pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I

came up with the jumbo " chocolate " candy bar.

Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which

are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on

that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.

Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF

too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF

wedding " favors. "

Melonie

> > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our

s

> > sells

> > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

> Strawberry

> > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

> birthday

> > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on

their

> > > website)

>

October 3, 2005

Hey Bridget,

I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the

low setting so they melt....

Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.

It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as

a " cake " sort of replacement.

Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you

would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife,

Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces.

By that point, the " wow " factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate

shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants

to have some.

I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of

a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza

pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I

came up with the jumbo " chocolate " candy bar.

Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which

are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on

that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.

Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF

too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF

wedding " favors. "

Melonie

> > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our

s

> > sells

> > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

> Strawberry

> > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

> birthday

> > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on

their

> > > website)

>

October 3, 2005

I think I would like you if ever we were to meet....I like your candy focus! ;-)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of onesillyyakSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:18 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

Hey Bridget,I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the low setting so they melt....Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as a "cake" sort of replacement.Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife, Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces. By that point, the "wow" factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants to have some.I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I came up with the jumbo "chocolate" candy bar.Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF wedding "favors."Melonie > > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > > sells > > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, > Strawberry > > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's > birthday > > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > > website)> > > > > >

October 3, 2005

I think I would like you if ever we were to meet....I like your candy focus! ;-)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of onesillyyakSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:18 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

Hey Bridget,I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the low setting so they melt....Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as a "cake" sort of replacement.Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife, Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces. By that point, the "wow" factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants to have some.I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I came up with the jumbo "chocolate" candy bar.Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF wedding "favors."Melonie > > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > > sells > > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, > Strawberry > > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's > birthday > > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > > website)> > > > > >

October 3, 2005

I think I would like you if ever we were to meet....I like your candy focus! ;-)

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of onesillyyakSent: Monday, October 03, 2005 3:18 PMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Wilton's lollipop candy molds

Hey Bridget,I pour the bags of candies into a crockpot and then heat them on the low setting so they melt....Once they melt, then I pour them into the large character mold.It is like one mammoth piece of chocolate... meant to serve as a "cake" sort of replacement.Once it's time to eat that beast, you just break off pieces (as you would with large chunks of fudge) or you whip out a Ginsu knife, Henkels knife, or cheap-o equivalent, and try to cut into pieces. By that point, the "wow" factor of the cute huge chunk of chocolate shaped like a cartoon character is over... and everyone just wants to have some.I originally thought about doing this when I was trying to think of a (GF) replacement for those large huge cookies (the size of a pizza pan) that you can order at most malls for birthday parties... so I came up with the jumbo "chocolate" candy bar.Also, you can order jumbo personalized Hershey chocolate bars (which are GF) and they can be personalized. It's kind of a spin-off on that too. You can order those from the Hershey's website.Also, you can order M & M's with an imprint on them (which are GF too).. and those are bought by the pound. Cute idea for GF wedding "favors."Melonie > > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our s > > sells > > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins, > Strawberry > > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's > birthday > > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on their > > > website)> > > > > >

October 3, 2005

Hi Bridget,

I suppose I'm all about trying to make food " fun " for the kids, and

enticing.... whether it is making food fun by making it in silly

shapes, etc., or taking a hot dog and cutting from the end toward

the middle (and stopping there) and doing it several times.... then

take the hot dog and sit it upright... so that it looks like an

octopus... and plop it right on top of some GF mac & cheese... a

simple and fun little meal for kids... with some veggies or fruit of

course... Yes, I'm the goonie mom that cuts " ghost " shapes into the

kids sandwiches during the week of Halloween, etc....

take care Bridget & thanks for all your input on the SY board...

Melonie

> > > > Does anyone know if the Wilton candy molds are gf? Our

> s

> > > sells

> > > > them and they have some really cute ones, i.e., pumpkins,

> > Strawberry

> > > > Shortcake,etc. Was hoping to make some for my 3 yr old's

> > birthday

> > > > party. Any insite would be much appreciated!! (no info on

> their

> > > > website)

> >

October 3, 2005