Save A festive and edible holiday bowl made entirely from peppermint candies is perfect for serving treats or gifting goodies, with no baking required.
I still remember the wonder on my niece's face the first time I placed a pile of cookies inside a shiny peppermint bowl at our holiday party. It became the centerpiece, and everyone wanted to know how it was made.
Ingredients
- Candy: 30–36 round peppermint hard candies (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Line Baking Sheet:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange Candies:
- Place the peppermint 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 at the edges.
- Bake:
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, watching closely. The candies will melt and fuse together but shouldn't brown.
- Shape Bowl:
- Let cool for 1 minute until just pliable. Quickly invert a heatproof bowl upside down and lift the melted candy disc (with parchment) over it, gently pressing down to shape. Hold a few seconds until it starts to set.
- Cool Completely:
- Let cool fully (about 20 minutes) before removing from the mold.
- Finish:
- Peel off parchment, and fill with holiday treats as desired.
Save Every year, our family competes to create the most unique holiday treat displays. Last winter, this peppermint bowl was everyone's favorite, sparking memories and laughter as we filled it together.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl for shaping, and oven mitts or gloves.
Allergen Information
No top 8 allergens present, but always verify your candies for gluten or nut cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (approx. 1/8th of bowl): Calories 65, Total Fat 0 g, Carbohydrates 17 g, Protein 0 g.
Save Enjoy showing off your handmade peppermint bowl at holiday parties—it doubles as a conversation starter and a sweet treat holder.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I prevent the peppermint candies from burning?
Bake at a low temperature around 300°F (150°C) and watch closely for 7-9 minutes until candies melt without browning.
- → What type of bowl should I use to shape the peppermint candy?
Use a heatproof bowl about 6 inches in diameter that can withstand the warmth of the melted candy when shaping.
- → Can I use colored or flavored candies?
Yes, mixing green, red, or fruit-flavored hard candies adds decorative appeal and festive variety to the bowl.
- → How long should the peppermint bowl cool before removing?
Allow the candy bowl to cool completely, about 20 minutes, to ensure it hardens and holds its shape firmly.
- → What treats work best inside the peppermint bowl?
Fill with wrapped candies, cookies, or dry snacks; avoid moist items that can soften or stick to the bowl.
- → How should I store the peppermint bowl to keep it crisp?
Store in a cool, dry place to prevent humidity from making the candy sticky or soft over time.