DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons Recipe
Introduction
These DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons are festive, fun, and perfect for holiday treats or hot drinks. They’re easy to make and customizable with sprinkles for a colorful touch. Get ready to add a sweet twist to your cocoa or coffee!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Starlight Peppermint Candy
- 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Place the peppermint candies in a ziplock bag and crush them finely using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin.
- Step 3: Using a teaspoon, fill each spoon mold with the crushed peppermint. Add extra at the top of the spoon area and the neck where the spoon meets the handle, as these spots tend to break easily.
- Step 4: Bake in the oven until the peppermint melts completely, about 10 minutes, but check starting at 8 minutes. If some areas look thin, take out the mold and add more crushed peppermint, then return to the oven for a few more minutes.
- Step 5: Remove from the oven and allow the candy spoons to cool completely.
- Step 6: Carefully separate the spoons from the mold. If a spoon breaks, reassemble with crushed peppermint and bake again briefly.
- Step 7: (Optional) Melt the candy melts according to package instructions. Dip the spoon ends into the melted chocolate, then immediately into holiday sprinkles. Place on wax paper to dry.
Tips & Variations
- Use clear or white candy melts for a classic look, or colored melts to match your holiday theme.
- Try using mini candy canes crushed in place of or mixed with the peppermints for extra festive flavor.
- Be gentle when removing the spoons from the mold to prevent breaking.
Storage
Store peppermint candy spoons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid humid areas to keep them crisp. If dipped in chocolate, store at room temperature or the refrigerator depending on your chocolate’s setting instructions. To reuse, warm gently to soften.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different candy besides peppermint?
Yes, you can substitute with other hard candies like cinnamon or fruit-flavored chocolates, but melting times and results may vary.
How do I prevent the spoons from sticking to the mold?
Make sure your mold is clean and dry before filling. Lightly greasing the mold can help, especially for plastic molds, but it’s not always necessary with silicone molds.
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DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons Recipe
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 peppermint candy spoons (depending on mold size) 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons are festive, fun, and perfect for holiday treats. Made by melting crushed Starlight Peppermint candies in a spoon mold, these festive spoons can be further decorated with melted chocolate and holiday sprinkles, making a perfect edible addition to hot chocolate or holiday desserts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag Starlight Peppermint Candy
- 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts
- Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for melting the peppermint candies in the molds.
- Crush Peppermints: Place the Starlight Peppermint candies in a ziplock bag and crush them into small pieces using a kitchen mallet or similar tool. This helps the candy melt evenly and fit well into the mold.
- Fill Spoon Mold: Using a teaspoon, fill the spoon mold with the crushed peppermint, making sure to pack extra candy into the top of the spoon and the neck area where the spoon handle meets the bowl. These areas are prone to breaking if not filled well.
- Melt Peppermint: Place the filled mold in the oven and melt completely, watching closely. This typically takes about 10 minutes. After about 8 minutes, check the candies and add more crushed peppermint in any thin spots, then return to the oven for a few more minutes to finish melting.
- Cool and Remove: Remove the mold from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, carefully separate the sides of the mold to remove the peppermint spoons. If any break, you can add more crushed peppermint to the broken area and melt again to repair.
- Optional Decoration: Melt the Wilton Candy Melts according to package instructions. Dip the handle or end of each peppermint spoon into the melted chocolate, and then immediately dip into holiday sprinkles. Place on wax paper and allow to dry completely before serving or gift wrapping.
Notes
- Use a low oven temperature (around 300°F) to avoid burning the peppermint candies.
- Crushing the candies finely helps them melt more evenly and fill the mold better.
- If spoons break during removal, simply re-melt with extra crushed peppermint to repair.
- Decorating with melted candy melts adds a festive touch but is optional.
- Use wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking while the spoons dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint candy spoons, holiday candy, DIY peppermint, candy molds, festive treats, Christmas candy
