Express peppermint candy bows (Print Version)

Festive peppermint bows crafted quickly with crushed candies, perfect for holiday treats and decorations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Candy

01 - 7 oz peppermint hard candies (about 25 standard-size candies)

→ Decoration (optional)

02 - Edible glitter or sprinkles, as desired

# Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
02 - Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
03 - 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.
04 - Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the candies soften and begin to melt together; avoid letting them bubble.
05 - Remove from the oven and while warm, gently press the candies together at the center using a greased spatula; pinch the center with greased tongs or fingers if desired for definition.
06 - Allow the bows to cool completely on the baking sheet.
07 - Sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles before the candies fully set, if desired.
08 - Once firm, carefully remove from parchment paper and store in an airtight container.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Quick to make with minimal ingredients
  • Perfect for holiday decorating gifting or topping desserts
02 -
  • Use different colored peppermint candies for a vibrant look
  • Work quickly while candies are warm they harden fast
03 -
  • Do not overbake the candies or they will bubble and lose shape
  • Use greased tools to press and shape the bows smoothly
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