No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Printable Version)

A festive peppermint candy bowl shaped for serving treats or gifting, requiring no baking.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 30 to 36 round peppermint hard candies, unwrapped

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place the peppermint candies tightly in a circle on the lined baking sheet, forming a flat disc approximately 8 to 9 inches in diameter with edges touching.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, monitoring carefully to ensure the candies melt and fuse without browning.
05 - Remove from the oven and allow to 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 mold the sides and hold until it begins to set.
07 - Let the candy bowl cool completely for approximately 20 minutes before removing from the mold.
08 - Peel off the parchment paper and fill the peppermint bowl with wrapped treats or dry snacks as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required
  • Edible and decorative holiday craft
02 -
  • Only use heatproof bowls for shaping to prevent cracking or sticking
  • Humidity makes the candy bowl sticky, so store in a cool, dry place
03 -
  • Mix red, green, and fruit-flavored hard candies for a colorful bowl
  • Lightly grease the bowl for easier removal of the candy mold
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