No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Print Version)

A DIY peppermint candy bowl formed by melting candies into a festive edible centerpiece.

# Components:

→ Candy

01 - 40 to 50 round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 300°F (150°C) in preparation for heating the candies.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
03 - Create a tight circular pattern of peppermint candies, approximately 7 to 8 inches in diameter, ensuring edges touch but do not overlap.
04 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and heat for 6 to 8 minutes, monitoring carefully. Remove once candies have melted together but before bubbling or browning.
05 - Allow the melted candy disc to cool for 30 seconds, then quickly, while pliable, drape it over an inverted heatproof bowl. Gently mold using oven mitts as needed.
06 - Let the shaped candy cool completely and harden for about 10 minutes before carefully removing the parchment and lifting the candy bowl from the mold.
07 - Fill the candy bowl with treats or wrap it for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with just peppermint candies
  • Perfect edible gift or centerpiece
02 -
  • Work quickly when molding as the candy hardens fast
  • Use cellophane wrap for gifting and to prevent sticking
03 -
  • Watch candies carefully while melting to prevent burning
  • Mold the candy over a heatproof bowl for shape
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