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These Peppermint Candy Spoons are the perfect DIY Christmas Gift! They are easy to make and are the perfect gift for Teachers, Friend, Co-workers and family!Peppermint candy spoons make the perfect DIY Christmas Gift

Peppermint Candy Spoons

If you are looking for the perfect holiday project and DIY Christmas gift, then look no further! These Peppermint Candy spoons are so easy to make and if you pair them with a cute mug and some hot chocolate, they are perfect for a holiday gift exchange.

So it is possible I may be a little obsessed with making things out of melted candy! Ever since my Peppermint Candy Dish and Peppermint Shot glasses, I have been busy in my kitchen melting away!

(Speaking of melting, check out this Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark! Also a great holiday treat!!)peppermint candy spoons - an easy DIY gift and treat

How to make Peppermint Candy Spoons

But let’s get back to today’s project! I want to share with you one of my personal favorites – DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons – eeeeeeeekkkkkkk these are SOOOO cute and, of course, they are really easy to make!

Disclosure, you do need a silicone spoon mold. I got mine here (click link) – it says it is for microwaving chocolate, but I used it in my oven over and over – no problem!

More Great Peppermint Recipes

Here are the items you will need to make Peppermint Candy Spoons! 

  • Starlight Peppermint CandyPeppermint Candy Spoons – So, I really prefer this brand! I know it sounds crazy, but I find that the spoons come out the best with this particular brand of peppermints. (this is also true with the shot glasses and candy bowls.)
  • Silicon Spoon Mold (got mine here – click link) –  They sometimes sell out around Christmas, so get it early! Others will work too, but just make sure that you are allowed to put them in the oven.

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Peppermint Candy Spoons

These Peppermint Candy Spoons are the perfect DIY Christmas Gift! They are easy to make and are the perfect gift for Teachers, Friend, Co-workers and family!
Author: Jennifer Fishkind
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Peppermint candy spoons make the perfect DIY Christmas Gift
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag Starlight Peppermint Candy
  • 1 bag Wilton Candy Melts
  • Holiday Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. In a ziplock bag, crush the peppermints (I used a kitchen mallet).
  3. Use a teaspoon to fill the spoon mold with the crushed peppermint - be sure to put extra by the top of the spoon part and at the neck of the spoon (where the spoon and handle meet). These are areas that break easy.
  4. Place in oven and let melt completely. Mine took about 10 minutes, but every oven is different and you just have to watch it. Once it was pretty melts (about 8 minutes in or so) I took mine out and added some additional crushed peppermint wherever it looked thin. (the peppermint melts down a bunch, so you may have to fill it in) - then I let it cook for a few minutes longer.
  5. Take out of oven and let cool completely.
  6. Separate the sides from the candy carefully and remove. If one breaks, just add some more crushed peppermint and cook for a few minutes more.

  7. Optional - Melt the chocolate candy melts according to instructions on package. Did spoon end into the chocolate and immediately dip into sprinkles. Place on wax paper until dry.

Recipe Video

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 272kcal | Fat: 4g | Saturated fat: 3g | Sodium: 15mg | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sugar: 9g |
Keyword: Christmas
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Peppermint Candy Spoons - a cute and easy DIY holiday gift

Looking for some more easy DIY ideas?? Just click on the pictures below:

DIY Peppermint Candy Bowls – these are SO easy to make and also make amazing DIY Christmas Gifts! We hand them out to our teachers every year and they love them!

DIY Peppermint Candy Bowl - The perfect and easiest DIY Christmas Gift

Looking for an fun and easy project to make with your kids – these Candy Cane Christmas Trees are really fun and make great treats to pass out.Candy Cane Christmas Trees - such a cute and easy Christmas treatCheck out all of these Easy DIY Christmas Gifts for more great ideas!

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ORIGINALLY POSTED NOVEMBER 15, 2015 – updated November 16, 2018

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About Jennifer Fishkind

Jenn is a mom to three beautiful boys, wife to an amazing husband, social influencer and blogger. I love all things easy recipes, easy crafts, all things hacks, traveling EVERYWHERE and feeding my Pinterest addiction (check me out, I have more than 3.6 million followers!) Jenn has been featured on sites like Buzz Feed, Good Morning America, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, Yummly, Pop Sugar, Reddit, Want to know more? Check out my full bio here!

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  3. Sara says

    I bought some of the disposable decorating bags but they don’t seem really clear to me. The are kind of “film”. Are they all like that or do I need to buy them from a special place?

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  4. Vivianna Helwig says

    I will definitely be using this recipe this year, but also would like to make chocolate ones. Do you have a good recipe for chocolate spoons? I can’t seem to find one anywhere on pinterest or google.

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    • Jennifer Fishkind says

      Chocolate is super easy to make. Just melt the chocolate (you can use candy melts or chocolate chips even) and pour them in the mold. Then let them set. You can even put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set faster!

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  5. Caja says

    Wow they look great! I just have one question, do they have an expayer date? Or putting it in another way, if I make them now, can you still eat them the 24 December? And should they be kept cold? 😀

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    • Jennifer Fishkind says

      I think you wouldn’t want to make them more than a week in advance. They will still work and be fine, they don’t really expire, but I would make them as close to use as possible.

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  6. Lori Everhart says

    I have kind of a dumb question…. Can you melt the candy and then pour in the mold? Then maybe sprinkle some little chunks on top?

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  8. Laura-lee says

    This is such an amazing idea! I think these cute little spoons will make some adorable stocking stuffers this year :). I’m just sorry I didn’t come across this last year already. I’ve made three batches and have learned a few lessons:
    Crushed candy cane will work fine if the spoon comes out of the mold when it’s still a bit warm. Otherwise, all the spoons will break.
    Don’t run your finger down the back side of the spoon to see if it’s sharp. I literally sliced my finger open :(.
    To make the back a bit more smooth, use the back of a spoon and quickly run it alongside the side of each spoon to smooth out some of the pointy candy bits.

    Thanks so much! 😀 I’m definitely a new fan of your blog :).

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  9. Sheila G says

    This is a great idea. I’ve made two batches and on one side the spoon is nice and smooth. The other side of spoon is all bubbly. Any suggestions?

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    • Jennifer Fishkind says

      Hi Sheila – The back side of mine can be on the rough side – not much you can do about that unfortunately.

      Reply

  10. Kathy says

    I tried this twice and both failed. Also tried the peppermint platter and not all the pepppermint melted. First batch pieces were too large so used food proccessor the second time. The damn stuff wouldn’t melt in both batches. I’m glad i didn’t pay full price for this mold. Next year i’ll just buy them already made for my own sanity. Why is it when someone else makes it their’s comes out great and mine fail?

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    • Jennifer Fishkind says

      Hi – not sure why they weren’t melting for you. It may be the actual mints you used. If you decide to try them again, try the starlight peppermints from Target – the Market Pantry brand. I have never failed with these.

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  12. Ashley E Luke says

    Hey does anyone know how to make the spoons not sticky. I did this last year and made a bag with hot chocolate, marshmellows on top and spoons inside. My kids loved it however when the spoons were pulled out hot chocolate and marshmellows were stuck to it. What is the trick? When i buy mint candies they arent sticky

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  13. Karen says

    Yikes! I’ve purchased the mold, plastic bags, and peppermints. Now I don’t see the picture of how you filled the bags with hot chocolate, etc. Where can I find the pic to use as a guide? Thanks! I’m planning on making these for a retired teacher Christmas Party.

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    • Jennifer Fishkind says

      Hi Karen – If you look at the video within the post, it will show you how I filled the bags with Hot Chocolate!! It is really very easy – just fill it with the powder, add some mini marshmallows, slide in the spoon and tie with a string! Hope that helps!

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  14. Amy says

    I mad e these. They are difficult. I used a funnel and spoon to get the candy powder to stay in the molds the second time. These took way more time than I initially allowed. They turned out very cute.

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  16. Suzanne says

    We made these for gifts this year and they are so fun and easy! I’ve never had much luck with a mallet and bag – always rip them open with it – so we just put the candies in a mini food processor and it worked perfectly. Easy to spoon into the mild and refill as needed, and the spoons came out of the mold without any problems at all. Follow the tip of refilling as needed when they are cooking And they will be thick enough to pull out without breaking. Thanks so much for such a great idea!

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  17. Robyn Pearson says

    Hi! Thanks so much for your tutorial on these fun spoons! I struggles with it, so to make it easier I placed a candy cane with the hook broken off down the spoon handle. Then placed the curved part of the hook in the spoon bowl and put a starlight mint in the spoon also. Put it in the oven and it melted down perfectly! I have a picture of how I placed everything if you’d like to see it.

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