No Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Printable)

Melt and mold peppermint candies into a festive edible bowl perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts.

# What you'll need:

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01 - 40–50 unwrapped round peppermint hard candies

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place peppermint candies closely in a 7–8 inch diameter circular pattern on the lined baking sheet, ensuring edges touch without overlapping.
04 - Bake for 6–8 minutes, watching closely; remove when candies have melted together but before bubbling or browning.
05 - After 30 seconds cooling, promptly lift the candy disc (parchment side up) and drape over an inverted heatproof bowl to shape; gently mold using oven mitts as needed.
06 - Allow the candy bowl to cool and harden completely for about 10 minutes, then carefully peel off parchment and remove the bowl from the mold.
07 - Fill with treats or wrap as desired for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • No baking required
02 -
  • Work quickly when molding; the candy hardens fast
  • Store in a cool dry place and avoid moisture
03 -
  • Watch candies closely while melting to prevent browning
  • Use oven mitts to gently mold candy before it hardens
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