Save to Pinterest A festive and edible holiday bowl made entirely from peppermint candies—perfect for serving treats or gifting goodies, with no baking required.
The first time I made this peppermint bowl, my family was fascinated by the process of melting candies into a functional, pretty bowl. It became a fun holiday tradition, and everyone loves seeing it filled with treats.
Ingredients
- Peppermint hard candies: 30–36 round, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange Candies:
- Arrange the peppermint candies in a tightly packed circle on the prepared baking sheet, creating a flat disc large enough to cover the outside of your chosen bowl (about 8–9 inches in diameter for a medium bowl). Place candies with edges touching—do not leave gaps.
- Bake:
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely. The candies will melt and fuse together but should not brown.
- Cool Briefly:
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 minute just until the candy is pliable but not too hot to handle (use oven mitts or gloves).
- Shape Bowl:
- Quickly (and carefully) invert a heatproof bowl (about 6 inches in diameter) upside down.
- Drape Candy Disc:
- Carefully lift the melted candy disc with the parchment and drape it over the inverted bowl, gently pressing down the sides to shape it. Hold for a few seconds until it starts to set.
- Cool Completely:
- Let cool completely (about 20 minutes) before removing the peppermint bowl from the mold.
- Finish:
- Peel off the parchment paper. Fill with holiday treats as desired.
Save to Pinterest Every holiday, creating these bowls together has become a family activity that sparks laughter and sweet anticipation. Kids especially love choosing the color pattern and filling their bowl with wrapped chocolates.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl for shaping, oven mitts or gloves.
Allergen Information
Contains none of the top 8 allergens (verify candies are gluten- and nut-free if needed). Be sure to double-check packaging for cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (approx. 1/8th of bowl): 65 calories, 0g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 0g protein.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy setting out your peppermint candy bowl as a cheerful centerpiece. It's a creative way to impress guests, and makes sharing holiday treats even sweeter.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I prevent the peppermint candies from browning?
Keep a close eye while melting at 300°F (150°C) and remove from the oven as soon as the candies fuse but remain bright without browning.
- → What size bowl should I use for shaping?
Use a heatproof bowl about 6 inches in diameter, inverted, to shape the candy disc into a medium-sized bowl.
- → Can I add different colored candies?
Yes, mixing green and red peppermint candies or fruit-flavored hard candies creates a decorative colorful effect.
- → How should I store the peppermint bowl?
Store in a cool, dry place to prevent stickiness caused by humidity and maintain its firmness.
- → What treats are best to fill inside?
Fill with wrapped candies, cookies, or dry snacks. Avoid moist items that may soften the candy bowl.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Ensure the peppermint candies used are gluten- and nut-free for dietary safety.