Save A fun and festive DIY hack to create a striking peppermint candy bowl—perfect as a holiday gift or party centerpiece. This edible bowl is made entirely from peppermint candies and requires no baking!
This recipe was a hit at our holiday party and impressed all the guests with its sweet smell and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- Candy: 40–50 round peppermint hard candies (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Step 2:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the peppermint candies in a tight circular pattern (about 7–8 diameter) on the parchment, ensuring edges touch but do not overlap.
- Step 4:
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and heat for 6–8 minutes, watching closely. Remove when candies have melted together but before they bubble or brown.
- Step 5:
- Let cool for 30 seconds, then—while pliable—quickly drape the melted candy disc (parchment side up) over an inverted heatproof bowl to form a bowl shape. Gently mold with oven mitts if needed.
- Step 6:
- Allow the bowl to cool completely and harden (about 10 minutes), then carefully remove the parchment and lift the candy bowl off the mold.
- Step 7:
- Fill with treats or wrap for gifting.
Save Making this peppermint candy bowl became a cherished holiday tradition in our family, bringing smiles and sweet memories.
Notes
Use cellophane wrap for gifting and to prevent the bowl from sticking to surfaces. For extra flair use colored peppermint candies or mix in spearmint.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, heatproof mixing bowl (for shaping), oven mitts
Allergen Information
Contains none of the major allergens (verify candy ingredients some brands may process in facilities with nuts or dairy) Always double-check candy labels for allergens or gluten if needed.
Save This peppermint candy bowl is a festive and easy project that adds a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.
Kitchen Guide
- → What temperature should I melt the peppermint candies at?
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to gently melt the candies without burning them.
- → How do I prevent the candies from sticking to the surface?
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure easy removal.
- → How long should the candies be heated in the oven?
Heat the candies for 6-8 minutes, watching closely so they melt but do not bubble or brown.
- → What is the best way to shape the melted candy into a bowl?
After removing from the oven, cool for 30 seconds, then drape the warm candy disc over an inverted heatproof bowl and gently mold.
- → Can I use other types of hard candies for this bowl?
Yes, but peppermint candies work best for flavor and color. Colored or spearmint varieties add flair.