Save A festive and edible holiday bowl made entirely from peppermint candies—perfect for serving treats or gifting goodies, with no baking required.
I first made this peppermint candy bowl as a fun way to hold holiday cookies for a family gathering. Everyone loved that the bowl itself was part of the treat and the simple technique made it a new favorite craft to do with kids.
Ingredients
- Peppermint hard candies: 30–36 round, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange Candies:
- Place the candies in a tightly packed circle on the prepared baking sheet, creating a flat disc large enough to cover the outside of your chosen bowl (about 8–9 inches in diameter for a medium bowl). Make sure candies touch edges; do not leave gaps.
- Bake:
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely while the candies melt and fuse. Do not allow candies to brown.
- Start Shaping:
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute until candy is pliable (use oven mitts or gloves).
- Invert Bowl:
- Quickly (and carefully) invert a heatproof bowl upside down about 6 inches in diameter.
- Drape Candy Disc:
- Lift the melted disc with parchment, drape it over the inverted bowl, gently press sides to shape, and hold for a few seconds until it starts to set.
- Cool Completely:
- Let it cool fully for about 20 minutes before removing the peppermint bowl from the mold.
- Finish and Fill:
- Peel off the parchment paper and fill with holiday treats as desired.
Save Our family now expects this peppermint bowl each December, and it's become a special tradition for wrapping up homemade fudge or tiny cookies as a handmade gift for teachers and friends.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl for shaping, oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves.
Allergen Information
No major allergens if you use gluten- and nut-free candies. Always check labels for cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (about 1/8th of a medium bowl) provides approximately 65 calories, 0 g fat, 17 g carbohydrates, and 0 g protein.
Save Share this sweet craft at your next holiday party for a fun, edible centerpiece everyone will remember. Your candy bowl will be the talk of the table!
Recipe Guide
- → What candies work best for this bowl?
Use round peppermint hard candies that melt evenly without browning for a smooth, sturdy bowl.
- → Can I use colored or flavored candies?
Yes, mixing in green, red, or fruit-flavored hard candies adds color and variety to the finished bowl.
- → How do I shape the melted candy safely?
After melting, let candies cool slightly until pliable, then carefully drape and press the disc over an inverted heatproof bowl using oven mitts.
- → What type of bowl is recommended as a mold?
Choose a heatproof bowl about 6 inches in diameter; lightly greasing it can make removal easier.
- → How should I store the finished bowl?
Keep it in a cool, dry place to avoid stickiness caused by humidity and maintain its firmness.
- → Is this suitable for those with common allergies?
The bowl contains no common allergens, but verify that candies are gluten- and nut-free if needed.