No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Printable)

A festive peppermint candy bowl shaped by melting candies for holiday treats or gifting.

# What you'll need:

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01 - 30 to 36 round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place the peppermint candies in a tightly packed circle on the prepared baking sheet, forming a flat disc about 8 to 9 inches in diameter with candies touching edge to edge without gaps.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, monitoring closely until the candies have melted and fused together but have not browned.
05 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the candy disc cool for 1 minute until pliable but safe to handle using oven mitts or gloves.
06 - Invert a heatproof bowl approximately 6 inches in diameter. Quickly lift the melted candy disc using the parchment and drape it over the inverted bowl, gently pressing the sides to form the shape. Hold until the candy begins to set.
07 - Allow the shaped candy to cool fully for about 20 minutes to harden.
08 - Carefully peel off the parchment paper and lift the peppermint candy bowl from the mold. Fill with wrapped treats or dry cookies as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required for assembly
  • Creates a fun holiday centerpiece you can eat
02 -
  • The mold bowl should be heatproof and can be lightly greased for easier release
  • Store your candy bowl away from humidity to keep it crisp
03 -
  • Mix red and green peppermint candies for extra holiday flair
  • Only fill with wrapped or dry treats to prevent softening the bowl
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