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.
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Ingredients
- Peppermint hard candies: 30–36 round, unwrapped
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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.
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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.
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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.
