Peppermint Candy Trays – and fluted bowls too!

December 22, 2011 · by



Ok, so I am pretty happy with the outcome of this project I did. I made a tray and a bowl out of peppermint candies!  It is SO easy!  I know I’m going to make more, it’s addictive.  But, I just had to show you this neat little craft.




All you need is peppermint candies of your color choice, and parchment paper.  I used both green and red – you could also use the same color.

Just line up the candies in whatever pattern and shape of your choosing on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  Separate them just a tad, as shown.  




Bake it in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for about 7-10 minutes.  Remove and set it on a wire baking rack to cool for a few minutes.




Make sure you watch that time!!  You do not want it to over cook it. Refer to the photo below & don’t repeat my mistake!




After a few minutes, carefully remove the parchment paper.  Remember, these are fragile.  Don’t get upset if all of it doesn’t come off – you aren’t going to be looking at the backside.  Let the tray cool at room temperature for a couple hours.  Do NOT place in the fridge to get it to cool faster – it will crack. I learned this the hard way.




When it has cooled for several hours, it is ready to use.  It should not be sticky – it should dry to be smooth & glossy.  Do not use it to serve hot substances on.  Stick with things like fudge, cookies, candy, and such.  There should not be any flavor of the candies on the food.

You can also try your hand at making a bowl.  I made a small fluted edge candy dish.  My ends were just starting to cook for too long, but since it had just started, it kind of gave the edges a stained glass look.  

Or so I tell myself. 

To make a bowl, after it has cooled for a few minutes – set the candy inside of a bowl with the parchment paper still attached.  Using a dishtowel, press down very gently to form the shape of a bowl.  If it hangs off the edge of the bowl a little, it will form a fluted edge.  Remember now – gentle!





This is a great little craft to make with the kiddos too.  If at first you don’t succeed, try again – and remember, timing & gentleness is everything!  



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  • happyaccidents

    do these last from year to year? have you considered covering these with resin or a schellac?

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      They are fragile, so I’ve never attempted it myself. If you try it, I’d love you hear your results though!

  • Sherry bahmanpour

    Can u do this with butterscotch as well?

    • http://mrshappyhomemaker.com/ Mrs Happy Homemaker

      I’ve never tried it, so I can’t answer for sure – but I don’t see why not.

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      I’m sure you can!

  • Dena

    do these last ..do they get sticky?

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      I usually let my kids eat ours after we’re done with them, and I’ve never tried saving them. After they are dried completely, they will no be sticky. It can take up to 24 hours for the drying process to complete though.

  • http://www.facebook.com/janelle.watson.31 Janelle Watson

    I have to do this….I love it!

  • mary

    why are my sticky . What can I do

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      You need to let them dry for several hours, then they won’t be sticky any longer. If the humidity level is high where you live, you may need to let them dry for 24 hours.

  • eenayray

    I used nonstick release aluminum foil and it peeled right off the back of my tray. I re-used the one sheet of foil to make three trays. Thanks for this awesome idea!

  • Noreen Sterling

    Love it :) Thanks for sharing !

  • AshSim

    How do you get them to not be so fragile??

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      There really isn’t a way to make them stronger that I know of, unless you try covering with it with a schellac or something.

  • http://www.facebook.com/brendabraden4148 Brenda Lasser Braden

    I jut did this! So easy and looks great! Edges aren’t perfect, but I made a candy candy dish!

  • mommaB

    Can you use cookie cutters to make ornaments? I can’t find how to do those – do you just make a tray and cut it out once it is out of oven? Thanks.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/barbara.a.forster.1 Barbara Atkins Forster

    can you eat the dish by cracking into piece later

    • http://MrsHappyHomemaker.com/ Crystal

      You sure can – we do!

  • mary

    How do you get them to stay so well shaped?

  • linda

    can’t wait to try this

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  • Joanne T Ferguson

    I ABSOLUTELY loved making these bowls! They were HEAPS of fun and will make great surprise presents for friends! Thank you for inspiring me to do!
    I gave credit to you via my new blog too! Thank you for inspiring me too! WHOO HOO!
    http://whatsonthelist.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/kid-in-a-candy-store-diy-fluted-bowls/

  • http://www.facebook.com/emily.majinska Emily Majinska

    These are great has anyone shellacked one yet?

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/A5UG3CSBGTMITRFSFLO3WJLNWQ MadMommaof3

    wondering if anyone used any other type of hard candies to do this too? like butterscotch or others like the mints…

  • http://www.facebook.com/lisa.lippitz Lisa Lippitz

    OK, now I want fudge.