No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Printable)

A fun, festive peppermint candy bowl shaped without baking, ideal for holiday gifting or party display.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 40 to 50 round unwrapped peppermint hard candies

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Place the peppermint candies in a tight circular pattern about 7 to 8 inches in diameter on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring candies touch but do not overlap.
04 - Heat in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes, watching closely until the candies melt together but do not bubble or brown, then remove from the oven.
05 - Allow the melted candy disc to cool for 30 seconds, then quickly drape it (parchment side up) over an inverted heatproof bowl and gently mold with oven mitts to form a bowl shape.
06 - Let the bowl cool completely for about 10 minutes until hardened, then carefully remove the parchment and lift off the mold.
07 - Fill the candy bowl with treats or wrap it for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect holiday gift or centerpiece
02 -
  • Work quickly when molding as the candy hardens fast
  • Store in a cool dry place to avoid moisture damage
03 -
  • Remove from oven before candies bubble or brown to avoid bitterness
  • Use oven mitts when shaping candy as it can be hot and pliable
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