Candy Christmas Train
All aboard the festive express with this delightful Candy Christmas Train—a no-bake holiday project that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Crafted with graham crackers, colorful candies, chocolate wafer cookies, and fluffy marshmallows, this charming edible centerpiece combines creativity and sweetness in every detail. Featuring peppermint wheels, mini candy cane sleds, and licorice links, this train is the perfect family-friendly activity to fuel your holiday spirit. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this whimsical dessert to decorate your holiday table or as a playful treat for kids. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy finish, this Candy Christmas Train is an enchanting centerpiece that'll bring joy to any festive gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets Graham crackers
- 1 cup Vanilla frosting
- 5 drops Red food coloring
- 2 strands Black licorice
- 8 pieces Chocolate wafer cookies
- 6 pieces Mini candy canes
- 10 pieces Marshmallows
- 1 cup Candy-coated chocolates (M&Ms or similar)
- 4 pieces Peppermint candy disks
- 3 bars Small chocolate bars (fun-size)
- 6 pieces Pretzel sticks
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix the vanilla frosting with red food coloring to create red frosting. Set aside.
2. Create the base of the train engine by gluing two graham cracker sheets together with the red frosting, forming a rectangular box. Allow to set.
3. For the train roof, use one chocolate wafer cookie and attach it to the top of the engine base using frosting.
4. Glue a marshmallow at the front of the engine for the smokestack. Use a pretzel stick inserted into the marshmallow for extra support.
5. Attach peppermint candy disks to the sides of the engine as wheels using frosting.
6. To create train cars, use additional graham cracker sheets for the bases. Attach mini candy canes underneath as 'sled' runners.
7. Fill each train car with marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, or small chocolate bars for cargo.
8. Link the train cars to the engine using strands of black licorice. Dab frosting at the connections to hold them in place.
9. Use pretzel sticks to create railings or embellishments on the train cars, attaching them with frosting.
10. Lightly dust the whole train with powdered sugar for a 'snowy' effect.
11. Let the train sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the frosting to fully harden before displaying or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.0 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2670 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 977.6 g | 355% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 714.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
