How to make a Peppermint Plate

This is probably one of my favorite projects. It's super fun and they come out glossy and perfect. My daughters and I have made these peppermint plates for years now. Let me tell you ..... Santa loves getting his cookies on a peppermint plate : )

Original blog post from 2014 below:

I made a dozen peppermint plates this week for Home and Family on the Hallmark Channel and I was thinking of using them as dessert plates at the Christmas table!

If you missed today's episode of Home and Family on the Hallmark Channel weekdays 10am/9c you can scroll down and see the tutorial below!

Santa's Peppermint Plate

Ingredients
Red and green starlite mints
Silicone baking molds: https://amzn.to/4htazHL

** Note: You could also use a baking sheet with parchment paper

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and unwrap all your mints. Place the mints inside the silicone round and keep them all relatively close together, making sure to fill out the entire round. Get creative and make a design.

2. Carefully place the silicone mold in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the mints are melted together. Be sure to watch carefully. You do not want the mints to start to bubble. 

3. Remove from oven and let cool on the counter for 10 minutes before removing from the silicone mold. 

4. If you wish to make your peppermint tray a cake stand you can not glue candy canes to the base. Obviously do not eat if you choose to use hot glue. Use platter to hold santa's cookies or to serve holiday treats! 

Tips: The plates will only get sticky if they come in contact with moisture otherwise they remain glossy and perfect. Do not refrigerate or freeze.