Save A festive and edible holiday bowl made entirely from peppermint candies—perfect for serving treats or gifting goodies, with no baking required.
I made this peppermint candy bowl for a holiday party, and my guests were amazed that the bowl was not only festive but also completely edible!
Ingredients
- Round peppermint hard candies: 30 to 36 pieces, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare baking sheet:
- Line with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Arrange candies:
- Create a tightly packed circle with candies, about 8 to 9 inches in diameter.
- Bake:
- Fuse candies in oven for 7 to 9 minutes, watching closely to avoid browning.
- Cool briefly:
- Let rest for 1 minute so the disc is flexible but not too hot.
- Shape bowl:
- Invert a heatproof bowl and drape the melted candy disc over it, pressing down the sides.
- Set:
- Hold the shape for a few seconds until it begins to set.
- Cool completely:
- Let bowl cool for about 20 minutes before removing.
- Remove and fill:
- Peel off the parchment and fill the bowl with treats.
Save When our family gets together for the holidays, everyone loves gathering around to fill the peppermint bowl with their favorite candies and cookies—it always starts a fun conversation about creative holiday treats!
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper or silicone baking mat, oven, heatproof mixing bowl, and oven mitts or gloves are needed for safe and easy crafting.
Allergen Information
This recipe does not contain any of the top 8 allergens, but always double-check your candy packaging for cross-contamination or allergen warnings.
Nutritional Information
Each serving (about 1/8th of a bowl) provides approximately 65 calories, 0 g fat, 17 g carbohydrates, and 0 g protein.
Save This no-bake peppermint bowl is a festive centerpiece and a delightful DIY project—just fill with treats and let the holiday magic begin!
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of candies work best for shaping?
Hard peppermint candies that can melt evenly without browning work best, ensuring smooth fusion and easy shaping.
- → How do I prevent the candies from burning?
Bake at a low temperature (around 300°F) and watch closely to melt candies evenly without browning or burning.
- → Can I use colored or flavored candies?
Yes, mixing green and red peppermint or fruit-flavored hard candies adds decorative flair and variety.
- → What bowl size is ideal for shaping the candy bowl?
A heatproof bowl about 6 inches in diameter works well to create a medium-sized candy bowl.
- → How should I store the finished peppermint bowl?
Keep it in a cool, dry place to avoid stickiness caused by humidity and maintain firmness.
- → What treats suit filling the peppermint bowl?
Dry items like wrapped candies, cookies, or nuts work best; moist treats can soften or damage the bowl.