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 for a holiday party and everyone was amazed that the bowl itself was edible. It's a simple craft that quickly turns classic candies into a memorable serving piece.
Ingredients
- Peppermint hard candies: 30–36 round, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prep baking sheet:
- Line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange candies:
- Create a tightly packed circle of candies, about 8–9 inches across, with edges touching—no gaps.
- Bake candies:
- Bake 7–9 minutes, monitoring so they melt together but do not brown.
- Cool slightly:
- Let the disc cool for 1 minute, just until pliable—use oven mitts.
- Invert bowl:
- Place a heatproof bowl upside down for shaping.
- Shape bowl:
- Drape the melted candy disc, with parchment, over the inverted bowl and gently press the sides to mold. Hold until set.
- Final cooling:
- Cool completely (about 20 minutes) before removing bowl from mold.
- Peel parchment:
- Remove paper gently and fill bowl with treats.
Save Making this peppermint bowl with my kids is now a holiday tradition. We laugh as we arrange the candies and wait for the candy disc to cool—everyone competes to fill it first with goodies.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl for shaping, oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves
Allergen Information
This recipe contains none of the top eight allergens. Be sure to check the candy packaging for gluten or nut concerns and possible cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (about 1/8th of the bowl) provides 65 calories and 17 g carbohydrates, with no fat or protein.
Save This cheerful peppermint bowl is sure to spark holiday delight and fun. Enjoy crafting and sharing it as a festive centerpiece or gift.
Recipe FAQ
- → What candies work best for this bowl?
Round peppermint hard candies work best as they melt evenly and hold shape well. Colored or fruit-flavored candies can add a decorative touch.
- → How do you shape the candy bowl?
After melting the candies into a disc, place it over an inverted heatproof bowl to drape the melted candy and mold it to the bowl’s shape, then allow it to cool and harden.
- → Can this bowl hold moist treats?
It’s best to fill the bowl with wrapped or dry treats, as moisture may soften or stick to the candy surface.
- → How do I prevent the candies from browning?
Bake the candies just until they melt and fuse, about 7-9 minutes at 300°F, watching closely to avoid overcooking and browning.
- → What’s the best way to remove the bowl from the mold?
Let the candy cool completely before carefully peeling off the parchment and lifting the bowl from the mold to keep its shape intact.