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.
I created this candy bowl last December with my kids. We made it as a bright, cheerful gift holder for the holiday table, and it was such a conversation starter that everyone wanted to try their own version.
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Ingredients
- Peppermint hard candies: 30–36 round, unwrapped
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange Candies:
- Create a tightly packed circle with the candies, edges touching, for a disc about 8–9 inches in diameter.
- Bake:
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely until candies melt and fuse but do not brown.
- Cool Slightly:
- Let the melted disc cool for 1 minute, just until pliable.
- Shape Bowl:
- Invert a heatproof bowl upside down and quickly drape the candy disc over it, gently pressing to shape the bowl.
- Set:
- Hold in place for a few seconds until it starts to set, then let cool completely for about 20 minutes.
- Finish:
- Remove candy bowl from mold and peel off parchment. Fill with holiday treats.
Save to Pinterest My family loved using these peppermint bowls as holders for homemade cookies at holiday gatherings. The kids especially enjoyed breaking the bowl to share sweet pieces with everyone once it was empty.
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Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl, oven mitts or gloves.
Allergen Information
This edible bowl contains none of the top 8 allergens, but always verify your candy packaging for gluten, nut, or other allergen traces.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (one eighth of the bowl) provides about 65 calories and 17 g carbohydrates.
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Enjoy giving this beautiful peppermint candy bowl as a fun and festive holiday gift, or simply use as a centerpiece for your seasonal treat table.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of candies work best?
Use round peppermint hard candies, preferably unwrapped, to ensure smooth melting and easy shaping.
- → Can I use colored candies for variation?
Yes, mixing red and green peppermint candies or fruit-flavored hard candies adds decorative color.
- → How do I prevent the bowl from sticking to the mold?
Use a heatproof bowl and lightly grease it for easier removal after shaping the candy.
- → Is it safe to fill with moist items?
It's best to fill the bowl with dry treats, as moisture can soften and weaken the candy structure.
- → How long does the candy bowl last?
Store in a cool, dry place to avoid stickiness or melting; it keeps well for several days under proper conditions.
