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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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    1. Jackie says

      November 16, 2023 at 1:15 am

      Is it Jolly Ranchers your using,if you layer the colors how long should you let each color set before using another?They are so pretty.Can you also do these with the white chocolates and using different colors?

      Reply
      • Beth Klosterboer says

        November 18, 2023 at 2:19 pm

        I used a combination of Jolly Ranchers (purple and blue) and some white hard candies. I also used some white and blue striped candies. You can try to layer the crushed candy before placing the mold in the oven. I don't recommend melting one layer then adding another layer. I think the candy in the first layer would get too hot and will start to brown.

        You can definitely use white chocolate. Check out my post to make red, white, and blue lollipop stars using white chocolate and colored candy melts to see how to neatly swirl the colors. https://hungryhappenings.com/4th-of-july-red-white-and-blue-star-pops/

        Have fun making your snowflakes.

        Reply
    2. Ruby says

      November 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      I love your projects! Sooo creative! I would love to make the hard candy snowflakes but they look large for hard candies. Are they small enough to be given as hard candy gifts or are they more appropriate as decorations? Thanks and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 30, 2015 at 9:17 pm

        The snowflakes are about 2 inches in diameter and are easy to pop in your mouth. Being they are rather thin they have about the same volume of candy as 1 1/2 hard candies. Merry Christmas to you too!

        Reply
    3. Chris Coyle says

      November 30, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      I commented on Pop on a Corn. Have you tried it yet??? Inquiring minds want to know ... 😉

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      • Beth says

        November 30, 2015 at 4:23 pm

        I haven't yet, but sure do want to.

        Reply
    4. Jaclyn Reynolds says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:20 am

      I commented on 2 INGREDIENT WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE SNOWFLAKES

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    5. Dan Rooney says

      November 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Just looked into the CANDY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. Cool

      Reply
    6. Anne Schroeder says

      November 27, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      I commented on the grinch candy holder post on facebok!

      Reply
    7. Rust says

      November 26, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      I commented on OLAF CANDY BARS as Rose Schmidt.

      Reply
    8. Cathy says

      November 26, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Wonderfully creative ideas, sparks my imagination!

      Reply
    9. Teresa says

      November 26, 2015 at 4:15 am

      I commented in Unwrap these present cookies to find candy hiding inside. See how to make these festive pinata style cookies here -

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    10. Carrie says

      November 25, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      How do you get the white in the outlining and then the blue ?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 26, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        I put a thin layer of crushed white candy in the mold then put blue over top. As they melt together the blue shows through. It's a really cool effect.

        Reply
    11. DJ says

      November 25, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      I commented on the CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COFFEE TRUFFLE SNOWMEN.

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    12. Rust says

      November 25, 2015 at 10:53 am

      I commented on your coffee truffles post as Rose Schmidt.

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    13. Leta Hansen says

      November 25, 2015 at 10:03 am

      I commented on your coffee snowman truffles as Leta Hansen.

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    14. saniel says

      November 25, 2015 at 6:24 am

      Great giveaway love wilton products quality sturdy longstanding. Thanks

      Reply
    15. April says

      November 24, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      So glad I found your site. Your creations are remarkable and I will be trying them soon.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 25, 2015 at 6:12 am

        I'm happy you are here too!

        Reply
    16. Judy says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      I commented on the Dr. Seuss theme treats. They are adorable!!!

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    17. Kathy says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      I love coming to your site and seeing all your great ideas!

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    18. libby rouse says

      November 24, 2015 at 7:14 pm

      The snowflakes are so pretty. They would surely be a hit in my family!

      Reply
    19. Jan R says

      November 24, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Snowflake candy; very cool!

      Reply
    20. Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud says

      November 24, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      Your candy turned out so pretty, I love all the colors:@)

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