Save Festive, crunchy peppermint bows made quickly with crushed candies—perfect for holiday decorating, gifting, or topping desserts.
This recipe has become my go-to for last-minute holiday treats because it is so simple and always impresses guests.
Ingredients
- Candy: 200 g peppermint hard candies (about 25 standard-size candies)
- Decoration (optional): Edible glitter or sprinkles as desired
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Step 2:
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Step 3:
- Unwrap the peppermint candies and arrange them in bow shapes (two overlapping circles joined in the middle) on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each bow.
- Step 4:
- Bake for 3 5 minutes or until candies soften and start to melt together (do not let them bubble).
- Step 5:
- Remove from the oven While warm use a greased spatula to gently press candies together at the center to form a bow shape If desired gently pinch the center with greased tongs or fingers for definition.
- Step 6:
- Let bows cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles before the candies set if desired.
- Step 8:
- Once cool and firm carefully remove from parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
Save Making these peppermint bows has always brought joy to my family especially during the holiday season when we create decorations together.
Notes
Perfect for decorating cakes cupcakes or as edible holiday ornaments.
Required Tools
Baking sheet Parchment paper Oven Greased spatula or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens Double-check candy labels for possible traces of nuts dairy or gluten if highly sensitive.
Save These peppermint candy bows add festive charm instantly and are a breeze to make.
Recipe Questions
- → How do I shape the peppermint candies into bows?
Arrange unwrapped peppermint candies in overlapping circles on a lined baking sheet, then gently press the centers together while warm to form bow shapes.
- → What temperature should I bake the candies at?
Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 3–5 minutes until the candies soften and slightly melt but do not bubble.
- → Can I use different colored candies?
Yes, using various colored peppermint candies creates vibrant bows that brighten holiday decorations.
- → How can I add extra decoration to the candy bows?
Sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sprinkles onto warm bows before they set to add sparkle and festive flair.
- → How should I store the finished peppermint bows?
Once cool and firm, carefully remove the bows from parchment and store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.