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Peppermint Bowls are a festive DIY gift idea or addition to your holiday table. Use them to hold nuts, pretzels, candies or even ice cream! Keep one as a candy dish at work after the holidays are over. These adorable bowls are ready in just 15 minutes. Plus video tutorial!

A homemade peppermint bowl is perfect for holding candies, nuts, and other finger food for a colorful and festive addition to a holiday table

Of all the holiday DIY crafts, peppermint bowls and stained glass cookies are my favorites. They’re both colorful, decorative and easy to make with just a few ingredients.

For these bowls, you only need one ingredient, peppermint candy, and about 15 minutes to make one. If you don’t get it quite right the first time, it’s only minutes to make a second one!

These bowls instantly become a conversation piece at a holiday party because they are so festive and obviously not store-bought. They’re perfect for holding nuts, pretzels, candies and other finger food.

Homemade Peppermint Bowl filled with pretzels and snacks for a party

HOW TO MAKE PEPPERMINT BOWLS

To make peppermint bowls, you’ll need the following supplies:

This graphic shows the key steps to making peppermint bowls: arranging, baking, molding and unmolding.

Making them is easy. Arrange the candies in a snowflake pattern on a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat. Bake for 5-8 minutes until glossy and just starting to melt together. Invert the baking mat onto the upside-down bowl so the candies take its shape. Allow to cool, and pry it off gently.

After molding to the bowl, the candy only needs 5-10 minutes to cool down to set and become rigid. Then they can be used like any other decorative bowl, and they’re not too sticky or fragile.

Can you make peppermint bowls ahead of time?

Yes, these bowls will last months stored in a cool, dry place. I recommend using an airtight container to prevent dust accumulation and put a layer of parchment or wax paper in between bowls to prevent sticking.

Watch How to Make Peppermint Bowls:

These DIY Peppermint Bowls are the perfect candy dish for holding sweets, nuts, and other finger food on your holiday table. They only take 15 minutes to make using peppermint candies.
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Homemade Peppermint Bowls (with Video)

Peppermint Bowls are a festive DIY gift idea or addition to your holiday table. Use them to hold nuts, pretzels, candies or even ice cream! Keep one as a candy dish at work after the holidays are over. These adorable bowls are ready in just 15 minutes. Plus video tutorial!
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F / 175°C.
  • Set aside a 5-6 inch cereal bowl with a smooth bottom. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat (best option) or parchment paper.
  • Place one candy flat on the prepared baking sheet. Place six more candies around so they're all adjacent. Then add 12 more the same way around the outside. 
  • Bake for 5-8 minutes or until the candy just starts to melt and turn glossy.
  • Meanwhile, place your bowl upside down and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using oven mitts, remove baking sheet from oven and immediately invert the melted candies onto the outside of the bowl, pressing for at least 30 seconds to mold to the shape. 
  • Cool for several minutes and then gently pry the peppermint bowl off the cereal bowl using your finger tips.
  • Repeat these steps for a second bowl if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For red and green color combination, try substituting these starlight mints instead.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Peppermint Bowls (with Video)
Amount per Serving
Calories
346
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
90
%
Sodium
 
39
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Sugar
 
36
g
40
%
Net Carbs
 
37
g
74
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
96
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Cindy
Course: Decoration
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bowl, candy, peppermint
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Editor note: Originally published Dec 18, 2016 and updated Dec 12, 2018