Save Festive, crunchy peppermint bows made quickly with crushed candies—perfect for holiday decorating, gifting, or topping desserts.
I first made these peppermint bows to decorate my holiday cupcakes and loved how easy and festive they turned out.
Ingredients
- Candy: 200 g peppermint hard candies (about 25 standard-size candies)
- Decoration (optional): Edible glitter or sprinkles as desired
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Step 2:
- Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).
- Step 3:
- Unwrap the peppermint candies and arrange them in bow shapes (two overlapping circles joined in the middle) on the prepared baking sheet leaving space between each bow.
- Step 4:
- Bake for 3 5 minutes or until candies soften and start to melt together (do not let them bubble).
- Step 5:
- Remove from the oven. While warm use a greased spatula to gently press candies together at the center to form a bow shape. If desired gently pinch the center with greased tongs or fingers for definition.
- Step 6:
- Let bows cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles before the candies set if desired.
- Step 8:
- Once cool and firm carefully remove from parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
Save My family loves gathering in the kitchen decorating these bows together each holiday season.
Required Tools
Baking sheet parchment paper oven greased spatula or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens Double-check candy labels for possible traces of nuts dairy or gluten if highly sensitive
Nutritional Information
Calories 55 Total Fat 0 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 0 g per serving
Save These peppermint bows add a festive touch to any holiday dessert or gift. Enjoy the quick and colorful treat!
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I shape the peppermint candies into bows?
Arrange unwrapped peppermint candies into two overlapping circles on a baking sheet, then bake until soft and gently press the center to form a bow shape.
- → What is the ideal baking temperature and time?
Bake the candies at 150°C (300°F) for 3–5 minutes until they begin to soften but do not bubble.
- → Can I use different colored peppermint candies?
Yes, mixing colors creates vibrant, festive bows perfect for decorating and gifting.
- → How do I decorate the bows for more visual appeal?
Sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles onto the bows before the candies set for added sparkle and charm.
- → Are there any allergen concerns with these candy bows?
The bows generally contain no common allergens, but check candy labels for traces of nuts, dairy, or gluten if sensitivity is a concern.