Description
Create festive and delicious DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons perfect for holiday treats and drinks. These candy spoons are made by melting crushed starlight peppermints into spoon molds, optionally dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkles for a colorful and tasty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 bag Starlight Peppermint Candy (about 12 oz)
- 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts (typically 12 oz, any color)
- Holiday Sprinkles (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for melting the peppermint candies evenly.
- Crush Peppermints: Place the Starlight Peppermint Candies in a ziplock bag and crush them finely using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, making sure they are small enough to melt uniformly.
- Fill Spoon Mold: Using a teaspoon, fill your candy spoon mold with the crushed peppermint pieces. Add extra crushed candy at the top of the spoon and the neck area where the handle meets the bowl, since these parts tend to break easily.
- Melt Peppermints: Place the filled molds on a baking sheet and bake them in the oven for about 10 minutes. Start checking around 8 minutes; once the peppermint candy looks melted but not burnt, remove the molds and carefully add more crushed peppermint in thin spots. Return to the oven for a few more minutes to melt and set.
- Cool and Remove: Take the molds out and let them cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, gently separate the candy spoons from the molds. If a spoon breaks, add more crushed peppermint to that mold section and re-bake for a few minutes to fix it.
- Optional Chocolate Dip: Melt the Wilton Candy Melts according to package instructions. Dip the end of each peppermint spoon into the melted chocolate, then immediately sprinkle holiday sprinkles on the chocolate before it hardens. Place the dipped spoons on wax paper until the chocolate sets completely.
Notes
- Use care when removing spoons from molds to avoid breakage.
- The baking time can vary depending on your oven, so watch the candy closely while it melts.
- Crushing the peppermints finely helps them melt smoothly into the mold.
- Chocolate coating and sprinkles add an attractive, festive touch and extra flavor.
- Store finished candy spoons in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peppermint candy spoons, holiday candy, DIY candy, peppermint treats, festive sweets
