Description
Create festive DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons perfect for holiday hot chocolate or as charming edible garnishes. This simple recipe combines crushed Starlight Peppermint Candy with creamy Wilton Candy Melts, finished with colorful holiday sprinkles to add a sweet, minty crunch to your winter drinks and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 bag Starlight Peppermint Candy (about 12 ounces)
- 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts (approximately 12 ounces), white or colored as preferred
- Holiday Sprinkles, for decoration (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppermint Candy: Place the Starlight Peppermint Candy in a strong zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or a heavy pan, leaving a mixture of small bits and fine crumbs.
- Melt the Candy Melts: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Wilton Candy Melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat to prevent burning.
- Form the Candy Spoons: Spoon the melted candy into spoon-shaped molds or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet creating spoon shapes. Spread evenly using the back of the spoon or a small spatula.
- Add Peppermint and Sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy and holiday sprinkles over the melted candy before it sets, pressing gently to adhere the pieces.
- Set the Spoons: Allow the candy spoons to cool and harden at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Remove and Store: Gently remove the spoons from the molds or peel from the parchment paper. Store the finished peppermint candy spoons in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
Notes
- You can substitute Wilton Candy Melts with any melting chocolate or chocolate wafers if preferred.
- Using spoon-shaped molds will create uniform spoons, but freeform shapes on parchment paper also work well.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or sweating, especially if your climate is warm.
- These candy spoons make great gifts when wrapped in clear bags tied with ribbon.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add a drop of peppermint extract to the melted candy before forming spoon shapes.
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