Peppermint Mocha Candle Recipe

By Nature's Garden Aug 15, 2025

Yield: 8 candles

Est Time: 3 hours

Level: Intermediate

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Recipe Ingredients

Equipment From Home

Pot (for double boiler)
Mixing Spoon
Silicone Shot Glass Mold (Kit Exclusive)

Shopping List

Pillar of Bliss Wax

10 lb

Brown Nature Friendly Liquid Candle Dye

1 oz

Peppermint Mocha Fragrance Oil

Red Nature Friendly Liquid Candle Dye

1 oz

Peppermint Mocha Candle Kit

Directions

Step 1

1. 1. Prepare your red candle wax. Weigh out 120 grams of the Pillar of Bliss Candle Wax. Place it in your pouring pot. Using a double boiler, melt the wax to 195F. Remove it from the heat.

Step 2

2. 2. Add 2-3 drops of the red Nature Friendly Liquid Candle Dye. Stir.

Step 3

3. 3. When the temperature has dropped to 180F, add 12 grams of the Peppermint Mocha Fragrance Oil. Stir.

Step 4

4. 4. When the temperature drops to 150F, pour the melted wax into your silicone shot glass mold dividing it equally between the 8 cavities.

Step 5

5. 5. Once the wax has set up, prepare the white wax. Weigh out 120 grams of the Pillar of Bliss Candle Wax. Place it in your pouring pot. Using a double boiler, melt the wax to 195F. Remove it from the heat.

Step 6

6. 6. When the temperature has dropped to 180F, add 12 grams of the Peppermint Mocha Fragrance Oil. Stir.

Step 7

7. 7. When the temperature drops to 150F, pour the melted wax into your silicone shot glass mold dividing it equally between the 8 cavities. Allow the wax to set up.

Step 8

8. 8. Repeat the previous steps to create a second red layer in the same manner you created the previous layer. Then, prepare a second white layer and a final third red layer.

Step 9

9. 9. Allow the candles to completely set up before removing them from the mold.

Step 10

10. 10. Place a wick in the center of each layered candle.

Step 11

11. 11. Weigh out 200 grams of the Pillar of Bliss Candle Wax. Place it in your pouring pot. Using a double boiler, melt the wax to 195F. Remove it from the heat.

Step 12

12. 12. Add one drop of the brown Nature Friendly Liquid Candle Dye. If you would like a darker color, you can add more until you achieve a color you are happy with. Stir.

Step 13

13. 13. When the temperature has dropped to 180F, add 20 grams of the Peppermint Mocha Fragrance Oil. Stir.

Step 14

14. 14. When the temperature drops to 150F, pour the melted wax into the center of each of the layered candles you created dividing it equally between the 8 cavities.

Step 15

15. 15. Center and secure your wicks and allow the candles to set up.

Step 16

16. 16. Allow the candles to cure and trim your wicks before burning.

To Use

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Tags: Candles

Recipe Ingredients

Equipment From Home

Pot (for double boiler)
Mixing Spoon
Silicone Shot Glass Mold (Kit Exclusive)