No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Print Version)

A festive peppermint candy bowl made by melting and shaping candies into a serve-ready vessel.

# Ingredient List:

→ Candy

01 - 30–36 round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place peppermint candies in a tightly packed circle on the prepared baking sheet, forming a flat disc approximately 8–9 inches in diameter, ensuring edges touch without gaps.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until candies melt and fuse together without browning; monitor closely.
05 - Remove from oven and cool for 1 minute until pliable but safe to handle using oven mitts or gloves.
06 - Invert a heatproof bowl about 6 inches in diameter and quickly drape the melted candy disc over it, pressing gently to shape and hold until setting begins.
07 - Allow the candy bowl to cool fully for about 20 minutes before removing from the mold.
08 - Peel off parchment paper carefully and fill the peppermint bowl with wrapped treats or dry snacks as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • No baking required
  • Fun, eye-catching holiday centerpiece for treats and gifts
02 -
  • The bowl is best filled with wrapped or dry treats to keep it crisp
  • Humidity may cause the bowl to become sticky—store in a cool, dry place
03 -
  • Use green and red peppermints, or mix in other fruit candies for a colorful effect
  • Lightly grease the mold bowl for easier removal of the candy bowl
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