Making candy cupcakes is a fun activity for birthday parties. It is an activity all ages can enjoy. You can make it theme related by baking your cupcakes in printed cupcake liners or decorated with theme related candy. Having a sleepover...this could be an activity and treat. We made the extra large sized cupcakes which give a lot more "space" to decorate and found pretty favor boxes to package them to take home after the birthday celebration.
Assorted Candies (we went to a candy store to find a greater variety from mini gumdrops or colorful candied stars. We also went to Michael's cake decorating section for more colored candies. Check Walmart and other craft stores with a baking section for other decor.
Ideas for Decorations
Bright colored candies are very pretty on the cupcakes. Small ones work the best butyou can cut larger ones like gummies, licorice and rainbow belts. We found candy from various stores and here is a list. We also found some on Amazon below with links in case you want more ideas.
Mini gumi bears
Mini Gum Drops
Gumi Worms
Small Gummy Candies
Red Hots
Sixlets (come in all colors and some are shimmery colors)
Crushed Snickers, Heath, Butterfinger, Kit Kat
Crushed Oreos
Crushed Graham Crackers
Teddy Grahams
Licorice pieces
Peppermints
Rainbow belts
Marshmallows
Skittles
M & M's
Theme Sprinkles
Sprinkles can be found at any baking department. For theme sprinkles look at Michaels, other craft supply stores and Amazon.
Small Candies
Candies like Red Hots, Pez, Skittles, and other small candies are great for decorating cupcakes.
Metallic Sprinkles
Metallic Sprinkles are really pretty and here is a cute mix. Perfect for a Frozen themed party.
Sixlets
These come in many colors, some are shimmery and very pretty. There are some in Walmarts baking section, craft stores and Amazon.
Sprinkles
Shiny colorful sprinkles are fun to add a little sparkle.
Animals and Stars
Wilton has a nice variety of sprinkles.
Colored Sprinkles
Wilton has a rainbow of sprinkles available at stores like Michael's and Amazon.
Gummy Candies
Gummy candies come in many shapes, sizes, colors.
Materials
Jumbo cupcake pans
Jumbo Muffin Liners
Small dishes for candies to be placed around the table
If you are making your own frosting for kids to decorate with, you will need a large tip and bags as described in our recipe we shared above.
Boxes to take the candy cupcakes home. We found some at Michael's. They have them at most large craft stores or stores that have a party section with baking supplies. There is also a nice variety on Amazon.
Party Pictures
We were inspired by a post shared on our site with this party activity. Here are the pictures that were shared.