how do you make hard candy spoons

Give the perfect DIY Christmas gift this holiday season: Peppermint Candy Spoons. Easy to make and a great way to add a festive feel to a warm cup of cocoa or coffee.

how do you make hard candy spoons

Easy DIY Christmas Gift

Peppermint Spoons, individually wrapped, make the perfect easy DIY gift for Christmas or the holidays! Give them to teachers, friends, family, or keep a stash of spoons in your car in case you find yourself in a gift emergency! (You know what I mean, we have all been there!)

how do you make hard candy spoons

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Spoons

Our easy DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons are the perfect holiday project and homemade Christmas gifts that take plastic drink stirrers and turn them into edible sweet treats with a gourmet seasonal twist.

I love making everyday items out of melted candy, especially when they come together so easily, look cute, add delicious flavor, and (like these candy cane spoons) pair perfectly with hot holiday drinks. Ever since my Peppermint Candy Dish and Peppermint Shot Glasses, I have been busy melting and molding! Speaking of melting, check out this Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark!

Give your hot chocolate or coffee beverage a boost of festive flavor with these peppermint chocolate spoons. Because mint just belongs in other recipes besides chocolate bark, cakes, and cookies!

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FAQ

How do you make candy cane spoons with molds?

Crush The Candy: Crush the peppermints into small pieces. Melt In The Mold: Fill each spoon mold with crushed peppermints. Place in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven and melt completely. Pro Tip: Be sure to add extra candy at the neck of the spoon (where the spoon and handle meet).

Why is my rock candy not hardening?

In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture. If the sugar mixture is not cooked to the proper temperature (the hard-crack stage 300-310° F {149-154° C.} or if you are working in a kitchen with high humidity, chances are your candy is retaining too much moisture.

How is hard candy made?

Recipes for hard candy use a sugar syrup, such as sucrose, glucose or fructose. This is heated to a particular temperature, at which point the candy maker removes it from the heat source and may add citric acid, food dye, and some flavouring, such as a plant extract, essential oil, or flavourant.

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