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 creating this peppermint candy bowl during the holidays and love how it adds a colorful, edible accent to the table.
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.
- Heat 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.
- Shape 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 Harden:
- Allow the bowl to cool completely and harden (about 10 minutes) then carefully remove the parchment and lift the candy bowl off the mold.
- Fill or Gift:
- Fill with treats or wrap for gifting.
Save My family loved seeing this colorful candy bowl as part of our holiday decor and enjoyed the sweet treat inside after the celebration.
Notes
Use colored peppermint candies or mix in spearmint for extra flair Store in a cool dry place and 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 no-bake peppermint candy bowl is a simple and charming addition to your holiday festivities sure to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQ
- → What kind of candies should I use?
Use round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped, for best melting and shaping results.
- → How long does the candy take to melt?
Melt the candies for 6–8 minutes in a 300°F oven, watching carefully to avoid browning.
- → How do I shape the melted candy?
While pliable, drape the melted candy disc over an inverted heatproof bowl and gently mold with oven mitts.
- → Can I add colors or flavors?
Yes, try mixing colored peppermint candies or adding spearmint candies for variety.
- → How should I store the peppermint bowl?
Keep it in a cool, dry place and avoid moisture to maintain firmness and prevent stickiness.