No-Bake Peppermint Candy Bowl (Printable Version)

A festive peppermint candy bowl shaped by melting candies, ideal for holiday gifts or party treats.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 25 to 30 round peppermint hard candies, red-and-white striped

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 300°F.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
03 - Unwrap peppermint candies and place them in a tight circular pattern on the baking sheet, starting with one at the center and surrounding with rings until about 6 to 7 inches in diameter, ensuring candies touch but do not overlap.
04 - Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until candies fuse together and become glossy without bubbling or browning; remove immediately when fully melted.
05 - Let the melted candy disk cool for 1 minute until pliable but safe to handle.
06 - Lift the candy disk with parchment and carefully drape it over an inverted heat-resistant bowl, pressing gently to form the bowl shape; allow to cool completely for about 30 minutes to harden.
07 - Once set, gently remove the candy bowl from the mold and peel off the parchment paper.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative holiday gift idea
  • Easy no bake recipe
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  • Use only heat-safe bowls for shaping
  • Do not overbake or the candies will brown
03 -
  • Watch candies closely while baking to prevent browning
  • Use parchment paper to easily lift the melted candy disk
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