DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons are a fun and festive holiday treat made by melting peppermint candies into spoon molds—perfect for stirring into hot chocolate or gifting during the Christmas season.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:7 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes (includes cooling)
Yield:12 spoons 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup peppermint candies (crushed or whole, round type like Starlight mints)
Non-stick spray or oil (for greasing molds)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Lightly grease spoon-shaped silicone molds with non-stick spray.
Place crushed peppermint candies into each spoon mold cavity, filling completely.
Bake for 5–7 minutes or until the candies are melted and fill the mold evenly.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the molds until hardened.
Once cooled, gently remove spoons from the molds.
Store in an airtight container or wrap individually for gifts.
Notes
Work quickly when removing spoons to prevent breakage.
Use a food processor or zip-top bag and rolling pin to crush candies.
Add a drizzle of chocolate or dip tips in melted chocolate for decoration.