Turn store-bought hard candies into beautiful Hard Candy Snowflakes to serve this winter. These pretty Christmas treats will be a nice addition to cookie platters or a simple candy dish.
All you need to make these pretty snowflakes is store-bought hard candies.
You can make them using any colors you like. I chose to use blue, purple, white, and clear candies. I think they look really pretty.
Or, you can create beautiful multi-colored snowflakes using a variety of candies or multi-colored candies.
I love the blue and white snowflakes. Each one is unique.
The idea for these mosaic-style candies came to me after I created an Edible Candy Serving Plate for Tablespoon.com.
The layers of blue and white candy look gorgeous together.
The day I was creating this candy plate I received a box full of goodies from Wilton. It's so much fun seeing all their new products and one that particularly caught my attention was the mold used to create these snowflakes.
The Wilton Snowflakes Silicone Mold has eight incredibly detailed snowflake-shaped cavities.
Being I had extra blue and white candies on hand I couldn't wait to try it out.
I crushed some candy, filled the mold, and popped it in the oven. In about 8 minutes, the candy was melted. Once cooled, I popped them out to find intricately designed hard candy snowflakes.
They were so easy to make. Almost too easy considering how great they look.
I know I get a bit carried away with some of my food crafts. I like to create really detailed projects, but it was nice for a change to make something so incredibly simple and I know you appreciate that too.
These Christmas treats have inspired me.
As a brand ambassador for Wilton, I am compensated and receive free products to use to create projects to share with you here.
Ingredients
hard candy (blue, white, clear, and/or purple)
Supplies
meat mallet, hammer, or pan
Wilton Silicone Snowflake Mold
The new silicone snowflake molds can be found at craft stores and on amazon.com. (commission earned for sales)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unwrap hard candies and crush them either by placing them in a zip-top bag and smashing them with a meat mallet, hammer, or pan or by using a food processor.
Fill each snowflake cavity completely with crushed candies. (If you don't fill them completely, the candy will be too thin and will break when un-molded.)
For a really pretty effect, layer or mix the colors.
Set the filled mold on a baking sheet and place it in the oven.
Allow the candy to melt. This will take between 7 and 12 minutes. Keep an eye on the candy for 7 minutes to see if it's melted. If left too long, the candy will brown.
Remove from oven, allow the candy to cool, then remove from the mold.
Storage
Store your candies in a metal tin for up to 3 months.
You can put them in a candy dish and set them out at room temperature for a few days. If your house is warm or humid, the candies can become sticky though so it's best to keep them in an airtight container like a metal cookie tin.
Related Recipes
You might also like these other winter-themed desserts.
Recipe
Blue and white hard candy snowflakes made using store-bought candies are festive treats to serve at Christmas or a winter party.
- 12 ounces hard candy (blue, white, clear, and/or purple)
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Unwrap hard candies and crush them either by placing them in a zip-top bag and smashing them with a meat mallet, hammer, or pan or by using a food processor.
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Fill each snowflake cavity completely with crushed candies. (If you don't fill them completely, the candy will be too thin and will break when un-molded.)
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For a really pretty effect, layer or mix the colors.
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Set the filled mold on a baking sheet and place it in the oven.
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Allow the candy to melt. This will take between 7 and 12 minutes. Keep an eye on the candy for 7 minutes to see if it's melted. If left too long, the candy will brown.
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Remove from oven, allow the candy to cool, then remove from the mold.
Store your hard candy snowflakes in a metal tin for up to 3 months.
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Carlee says
I commented on the skillet dip snowman. I love this candy idea too!
Darleen Hair says
I commented on your facebook, under the CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COFFEE TRUFFLE SNOWMEN.
You are creative and so inspirational!!
Thank you for the chance at your great giveaway!
Catie says
I commented on the Skillet Dip Snowman!
the Partiologist says
LOVE those sparkly snowflakes - super cute and so easy to create! You know I would love to WIN the Wilton gift card!
Jaci Nash says
Love your things you make! The snowflakes are darling!
Rikki-Dee says
I commented on Skillet Snowman Dip (You'reNot TheBoss OfMe)
livivua says
the skillet dip snowman post is cute.
Theresa says
This looks like a really cute project. Love your tips.
Imane Daher says
Love these snow flakes. they are wonderful on a winter cake.
Imane Daher says
I can only say I love everything you do. They are fun, beautiful,easy to make and most important tasty and well explained. Thank you so much and Happy Holidays.
Beth says
Thank you and happy holidays to you too.
Elena says
As usual you come up with such creative crafting. I love making up awesome food crafts with my grandgirls. When I need some inspiration I love coming to your site. You have the heart and imagination of a child!
Beth says
Thanks, that is so nice to hear.
Cindy deRosier says
Those snowflake candies are gorgeous! They'd make such wonderful gift toppers. P.S. The post I see on FB is the Skillet Dip Snowman, which is awesome.
Kristen says
Those snowflakes are lovely! Would the same silicone molds work for tempered chocolate and candy melts too? Would it work if I put a layer of one color of chocolate first, allowed it to set, then put a layer of a different color chocolate? (I'm sorry if these are silly questions. I'm very new to working with chocolate and candy.)
Thanks!
Beth says
There are no silly questions! I'm always happy to help a new candy maker. Be sure to check out my Chocolate Making Tips page (https://hungryhappenings.com/chocolate-making-tips/) for lots of great chocolate making information.
These molds would absolutely work with chocolates of any kind. They are designed to go in the microwave with Candy Melts in the snowflakes. Layering them would look really nice. Have fun in the kitchen:)
Lori S. says
SKILLET DIP SNOWMAN. 😀 I love your giveaways... 😀 Thanks, Beth!
Krystal says
I left a comment on your skillet snowman Facebook post!
S. Watson says
Skillet Dip Snowman is a great idea for holiday parties & I love the snowflake candies!
Donna Stannard Camp says
I commented on Skillet Dip Snowman
Carie says
I love Hungry Happenings and I Love Wilton, its a win win situation. Those snowflake cookies look amazing. Thank you!
Sandy Headtke says
I posted on the Snowman dip as Sandy Headtke
rosa says
LOVE LOVE WHAT YOU DO!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!