Description
Homemade peppermint candy spoons bring delightful holiday magic to dessert presentations. Sweet peppermint goodness melts into classic silverware, creating charming festive serving tools perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppermint Candies:
- 1 bag (12 ounces/340 grams) peppermint hard candies (crushed)
Preparation Aids:
- Cooking spray (for greasing the molds)
Decorative Toppings:
- Melted white chocolate
- Melted dark chocolate
- Crushed candy canes
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 300F (150C) and lightly coating a silicone spoon mold with cooking spray to ensure easy candy removal.
- Transform peppermint candies into small, irregular chunks by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin, avoiding powdery consistency.
- Carefully distribute the crushed candy pieces into each cavity of the silicone mold, pressing the fragments into every corner to create a uniform and complete spoon shape.
- Position the filled mold onto a baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven and monitor the melting process for approximately 5-8 minutes until the candy becomes completely liquefied and smoothly blended.
- Once the candy has transformed into a glossy, molten state, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spoons to cool entirely within the mold, ensuring complete solidification.
- Gently release the hardened peppermint spoons from the silicone mold, checking for any imperfections or uneven edges.
- Enhance the festive appearance by drizzling melted chocolate over the spoons and sprinkling additional crushed peppermint or decorative sprinkles, then permit the embellishments to set completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Choose candies with pure sugar content for clearer, more transparent spoons without cloudiness.
- Experiment with different mint candy colors to create vibrant, eye-catching designs for holiday gatherings.
- Avoid overfilling molds to prevent messy overflow and ensure clean, sharp spoon edges during baking.
- Store completed candy spoons in a cool, dry place to maintain their crisp texture and prevent sticky softening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg