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!
I enjoyed making this peppermint candy bowl last holiday season and it was a huge hit with family and friends. It was so simple yet impressive!
Ingredients
- Candy: 40–50 round peppermint hard candies (unwrapped)
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 tight circular pattern (about 7–8 diameter) on the parchment, ensuring edges touch but do not overlap.
- Melt candies:
- 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.
- Mold bowl:
- 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.
- Cool and remove:
- Allow the bowl to cool completely and harden (about 10 minutes), then carefully remove the parchment and lift the candy bowl off the mold.
- Serve or gift:
- Fill with treats or wrap for gifting.
Save My family loved gathering around to watch the candy bowl take shape and we enjoyed filling it with seasonal treats together.
Notes
Store in a cool dry place; avoid moisture. Use cellophane wrap for gifting and to prevent the bowl from sticking to surfaces.
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 adds a festive touch to any celebration and is fun to make with family.
Recipe Guide
- → What type of candies are best for this bowl?
Use round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped, ideally uniform in size to ensure smooth melting and shaping.
- → Can I use colored or flavored peppermint candies?
Yes, using colored or spearmint varieties can add extra visual appeal and a unique twist to the bowl.
- → How long should the candies be heated?
Heat the candies for about 6 to 8 minutes at 300°F until melted and pliable, but remove before bubbling or browning.
- → What surface should I use for arranging the candies?
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and enable easy transfer.
- → How do I shape the melted candy into a bowl?
After heating, quickly lift the candy disc and drape it over an inverted heatproof bowl, molding gently until it hardens.
- → How should the finished bowl be stored?
Keep in a cool, dry place and avoid moisture to maintain its shape and texture for gifting or display.