You’ve ordered the cake, bought the party decorations, hung the piñata and scheduled the entertainment. Now all that’s left is to figure out what type of candy you’ll put out.
Creating custom candy—from exciting flavor combinations and textures to personalized wrappers—is a sweet addition to any kid’s birthday party and will ensure it’ll be a celebration for the books.
With so many options to choose from, you may be wondering where and how to begin such a project. Here are six tips and ideas for planning an unforgettable kid’s birthday party with customized sweets.
Personalized M&Ms
The polls are closed and the results are in: 75.9% of kids ages eight to 14 declare Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as their favorite candy. Of course, you may want to hold off handing them out at your kid’s birthday party just in case someone has a nut allergy. Thankfully, M&Ms came in close at second place with 72.8%.
Designing your own M&Ms is a great way to personalize candy for a party, whether you customize the candy itself or its packaging.
There are several options to choose from, including selecting an assortment of your kid’s favorite colors or those that match the party’s theme. You might also consider adding clipart, your child’s initials or a photo, in addition to custom packaging with a personalized design or shape.
Cake Pops
Is there anything sweeter than cake pops? Upgrade the traditional lollipop with a decadent, bite-size dessert.
Cake pops are easy to make, even for a non-baker. You can also bake them in bulk if you’re expecting several people. Your kid’s friends will love simple vanilla and chocolate cake, but how about switching things up with strawberry and lemon? As for the frosting, a little food dye and sprinkles can create a variety of fun colors.
To make these delightful custom cake pops for your kid’s birthday party, you’ll need cake mix, frosting, candy melting wafers, sprinkles and popsicle sticks.
Personalized Candy Wrappers
Obviously, you can order personalized M&Ms to give away as party favors for your kid’s birthday, but did you know you can also create other custom candy packaging?
From chocolate bar wrappers to gift bags, there’s so much you can do. Add a picture and some text to mark your kid’s birthday and thank guests for coming.
How much fun would it be to give out a handful of Hershey’s Kisses with your kid’s picture on the bottom? Personalized lollipop wrappers are another creative and affordable customization you might consider.
Instead of a gift bag, maybe a decorated mason jar full of sweets is an original idea you can run with. Dress it up with a custom-printed sticker on the lid and tie ribbons around the jar in your kid’s favorite colors.
Customized Sweets Station
Keep your younger party guests—and their parents—smiling with a unique sweets station or candy buffet. It’s bound to be a hit with everyone who shows up to celebrate.
Creating custom candy stations has limitless possibilities. Stick with a particular color theme for your tables and candies, or opt for every rainbow color. The candy buffet is another great way to incorporate more of your kid’s birthday decorations.
Serve cake, fruit punch, candy, ice cream and other sweet treats all from one location. Kids will love lining up and filling their dessert plates with their favorites.
Make-Your-Own Candy Party
Maybe you have the color scheme picked out but aren’t quite sure of the party theme itself. A make-your-own candy party is a great way to keep little ones busy and happy.
Keep things simple with the essentials, especially if your party guests are very young. Pick up the essentials, including Candy Melts, dipping tools, molds, food paintbrushes, lollipop sticks, plenty of paper plates, paper towels and parchment paper. Of course, don’t forget an assortment of sprinkles.
You could also consider having the kids make fondue. Pineapple, banana and strawberries taste delicious coated in chocolate. Just keep separate bowls filled with mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes and sprinkles for dipping.
Ice Cream Cone Cakes
When creating custom candy for your kid’s party, you’ll want to ensure your party ideas are original and exciting. Cake pops and a standard cake are very popular, but they’re usually expected at a birthday party. Maybe you’ll want to switch things up with ice cream cone cakes instead this time.
Like cake pops, you can customize the type of cake you use, frosting and toppings according to your kid’s favorite colors and flavors. The basic ingredients for ice cream cone cakes are cake mix, frosting, sprinkles and flat-bottom ice cream cones.
To make these desserts extra special, have the birthday boy or girl help you decorate them for all their friends and family.
Custom Candy the Kids Will Love
Most kids will appreciate whatever sweet treats you put out for them at your kid’s birthday. Traditional cake and ice cream are always yummy, but creating custom candy is particularly unique and probably unexpected.
Whether you order candy with a picture of your kid or go all out with a candy-making birthday party theme or sweets station, adding a personalized flair will help create memories that last a lifetime.
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