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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Candy

    Hard Candy Snowflakes

    Modified: Jul 28, '23 · Published: Nov 24, '15 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    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.

    Turn store bought hard candy into beautiful snowflakes. It's easy to do. See the tutorial at HungryHappenings.com.

    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.

    blue and white hard candy snowflakes on a black table

    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.

    Snowflake Candy Dish with a fondant snowman and snowball candies on top.

    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.

    making hard candy snowflakes in a silicone snowflake mold.

    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.

    blue and white candy snowflakes on a black background

    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.

    blue and white hard candy snowflakes on tin foil.

    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)

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    Instructions

    making candy snowflakes by crushing hard candies and sprinkling them into silicone snowflake molds then heating them in the oven.

    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.)

    Layer white and blue crushed hard candy into a silicone mold to create beautiful hard candy snowflakes.

    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.

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    Recipe

    blue and white hard candy snowflakes arranged in a glass candy dish and on the white table.
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    Hard Candy Snowflakes
    Prep Time
    30 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
     

    Blue and white hard candy snowflakes made using store-bought candies are festive treats to serve at Christmas or a winter party.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: candy, christmas candy, snowflake dessert
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 112 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    • 12 ounces hard candy (blue, white, clear, and/or purple)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.)
    4. For a really pretty effect, layer or mix the colors.
    5. Set the filled mold on a baking sheet and place it in the oven.
    6. 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.
    7. Remove from oven, allow the candy to cool, then remove from the mold.
    Recipe Notes

    Store your hard candy snowflakes in a metal tin for up to 3 months. 

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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Carlee says

      November 24, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      I commented on the skillet dip snowman. I love this candy idea too!

      Reply
    2. Darleen Hair says

      November 24, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      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!

      Reply
    3. Catie says

      November 24, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I commented on the Skillet Dip Snowman!

      Reply
    4. the Partiologist says

      November 24, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      LOVE those sparkly snowflakes - super cute and so easy to create! You know I would love to WIN the Wilton gift card!

      Reply
    5. Jaci Nash says

      November 24, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      Love your things you make! The snowflakes are darling!

      Reply
    6. Rikki-Dee says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      I commented on Skillet Snowman Dip (You'reNot TheBoss OfMe)

      Reply
    7. livivua says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      the skillet dip snowman post is cute.

      Reply
    8. Theresa says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      This looks like a really cute project. Love your tips.

      Reply
    9. Imane Daher says

      November 24, 2015 at 1:03 pm

      Love these snow flakes. they are wonderful on a winter cake.

      Reply
    10. Imane Daher says

      November 24, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 24, 2015 at 7:12 pm

        Thank you and happy holidays to you too.

        Reply
    11. Elena says

      November 24, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 24, 2015 at 7:09 pm

        Thanks, that is so nice to hear.

        Reply
    12. Cindy deRosier says

      November 24, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      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.

      Reply
    13. Kristen says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:52 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 24, 2015 at 12:09 pm

        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:)

        Reply
    14. Lori S. says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:41 am

      SKILLET DIP SNOWMAN. 😀 I love your giveaways... 😀 Thanks, Beth!

      Reply
    15. Krystal says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:32 am

      I left a comment on your skillet snowman Facebook post!

      Reply
    16. S. Watson says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Skillet Dip Snowman is a great idea for holiday parties & I love the snowflake candies!

      Reply
    17. Donna Stannard Camp says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I commented on Skillet Dip Snowman

      Reply
    18. Carie says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I love Hungry Happenings and I Love Wilton, its a win win situation. Those snowflake cookies look amazing. Thank you!

      Reply
    19. Sandy Headtke says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:12 am

      I posted on the Snowman dip as Sandy Headtke

      Reply
    20. rosa says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:10 am

      LOVE LOVE WHAT YOU DO!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

      Reply
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