3 quirky DIY Candy Bar Ideas

Posted by Nikki Kay on 5th Nov 2015

DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

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Ice cream is always sure to be a hit and you can pick toppings appropriate for a theme if you so wish. Bite sized lollies are ideal here.

Tips: Probably best to have an adult serve the ice cream and avoid having it out of the freezer for long periods of time. Make a simple little chalkboard for a menu with all the ice cream flavours and have your guests order whichever flavour they would like. 

What you'll need: 

Ice Cream Cones (regular or waffle)

Cups

Ice cream scoop

Ice Cream (enough for no of guests)

Spoons

Bowls for toppings

Recommended toppings: 

Mini M&M's

M&M s Mini - milk chocolate, by Mars,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :4099)

Candy Coated Marshmallows

Candy Coated Marshmallows - Pink, by Universal Candy,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :6428)

Hershey's Strawberry and Chocolate Toppings

Hersheys Strawberry Syrup and more Snack Foods at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :3687)

Hersheys Chocolate Syrup and more Snack Foods at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :4627)

Brightcrawlers

Trolli Brite Crawlers Tub, by Trolli,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :3308)

Clouds

Chunky Funkeez Strawberry Clouds, by Candy Brokers,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :6674)

Gourmet S'Mores Bar

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Indulge in delicious American treats and create a DIY gourmet s'mores bar! As always, be careful with whatever source of heat you are using - especially if there are kids involved. Get creative and see what delicious combinations of chocolates and lollies you can come up with to make the ultimate s'more.

What you'll need:

Marshmallows

Biscuits 

Skewers

A grill, campfire or wood fireplace

Recommended products: 

Reece's Peanut Butter Cups

Reeses 2 Peanut Butter Cups, by Reeses,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :3221)

Butterfinger bars

Nestle Butterfinger Bars, by Nestle,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :2082)

Smucker's Goober

Smucker s Goober - Chocolate, by Smuckers Goober,  and more Snack Foods at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :4117)

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars

Hersheys Milk Chocolate Bars, by Hersheys,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :2011)


Popcorn Bar

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This one requires a little less effort and is equally as yummy. Perfect for a movie night or sleepover party! Grab some popcorn and add your favourite lollies to create a c

Tips: Try and keep the popcorn covered over to keep it crunchy and delicious!

What you'll need:

Some kind of popcorn - (Savoury popcorn with sweet toppings is a favourite of mine!) Otherwise plain, caramel or rainbow popcorn is likely to be popular.

Paper bags, takeaway containers or bowls

Serving equipment (tongs, spoons etc.)

Recommended toppings:

Candy corn

Candy Corn, by Cable Car/Other,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :7793)

Mini M&M's

M&M s Mini - milk chocolate, by Mars,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :4099)

Chocolate Coated Peanuts

Menz Chocolate Peanuts, by Robern Menz,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :7405)


Mini Marshmallows

Betta Mini Marshmallows White, by Betta Foods,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :5907)


Nerds

Willy Wonka Nerds - Grape & Strawberry pack, by Willy Wonka,  and more Confectionery at The Professors Online Lolly Shop. (Image Number :2198)