No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Print Version)

A colorful peppermint candy bowl shaped without baking, ideal for holiday treat holders or edible décor.

# Components:

→ Candy

01 - 30 to 36 round unwrapped peppermint hard candies

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
03 - Place peppermint candies tightly in a 8-to-9-inch diameter circle on the lined sheet, with edges touching and no gaps.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until the candies melt and fuse without browning; monitor closely.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute until pliable but not hot to the touch, using oven mitts.
06 - Invert a heatproof bowl approximately 6 inches in diameter and drape the melted candy disc over it, gently pressing to shape and holding until firm.
07 - Allow the shaped candy to cool for about 20 minutes before removal.
08 - Carefully peel off parchment paper and lift the peppermint bowl from the mold.
09 - Fill the peppermint bowl with wrapped candies, cookies, or dry treats as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun DIY edible holiday craft
  • No baking required
02 -
  • For best results use heatproof and lightly greased bowl as mold
  • Moist treats can soften the bowl—use wrapped candies or dry cookies
03 -
  • Try mixing red and green peppermints for a festive look
  • Store in a cool dry place to avoid the bowl getting sticky
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