# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place the peppermint candies tightly packed in a circle on the prepared baking sheet, forming a flat disc approximately 8 to 9 inches in diameter with edges touching and no gaps.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, monitoring closely until the candies melt and fuse together without browning.
05 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 1 minute until the candy is pliable but safe to handle, using oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves.
06 - Invert a heatproof bowl approximately 6 inches in diameter and quickly drape the melted candy disc over it, gently pressing the sides to form the bowl shape; hold until it begins to set.
07 - Let the peppermint bowl cool thoroughly on the mold for about 20 minutes.
08 - Carefully peel off the parchment paper and remove the peppermint bowl from the mold. Fill with wrapped candies or dry treats as desired.