Best 2 Holiday Candy Trains Recipes

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Bake up some holiday cheer this year by creating these delectable candy trains. It's a simple recipe that will yield adorable and delicious treats. Made with basic ingredients, these trains are a snap to make and can be personalized with a variety of candies to suit your taste buds. Best of all, they're perfect for Christmas gifts or as a sweet treat for holiday gatherings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY CANDY TRAINS



Holiday Candy Trains image

Choo-choo! Holiday Candy Trains can brighten as well as add fun to any buffet or table arrangement.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Glue gun and glue sticks
4 sixteen-inch lengths 3/8-inch-wide red or green ribbon
16 packages chewing gum, (5 sticks each)
12 packages (1 1/2 ounces each) raisins
64 round peppermint candies
4 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
4 foil-wrapped Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates
Assorted foil-wrapped candies
12 miniature candy cane sticks

Steps:

  • For cars of each train, glue end of 1 ribbon onto wide side of 1 gum package, 1 raisin package, 2 more gum packages and 1 more raisin package, spacing cars about 1/2 inch apart. For wheels, glue 4 peppermint candies onto sides of gum packages and 2 candies onto sides of raisin packages.
  • For engine, glue roll of ring-shaped candies onto first ribbon-topped gum package. Glue 2 foil-wrapped milk chocolate candies onto top of engine.
  • Glue additional candies, candy canes and raisin packages to train cars as shown in photo or as desired.
  • Repeat to make remaining 3 trains.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

HOLIDAY CANDY TRAINS



Holiday Candy Trains image

Choo-choo! Holiday Candy Trains can brighten as well as add fun to any buffet or table arrangement.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Glue gun and glue sticks
4 sixteen-inch lengths 3/8-inch-wide red or green ribbon
16 packages chewing gum, (5 sticks each)
12 packages (1 1/2 ounces each) raisins
64 round peppermint candies
4 rolls ring-shaped hard candies
4 foil-wrapped Hershey's® Kisses® Brand milk chocolates
Assorted foil-wrapped candies
12 miniature candy cane sticks

Steps:

  • For cars of each train, glue end of 1 ribbon onto wide side of 1 gum package, 1 raisin package, 2 more gum packages and 1 more raisin package, spacing cars about 1/2 inch apart. For wheels, glue 4 peppermint candies onto sides of gum packages and 2 candies onto sides of raisin packages.
  • For engine, glue roll of ring-shaped candies onto first ribbon-topped gum package. Glue 2 foil-wrapped milk chocolate candies onto top of engine.
  • Glue additional candies, candy canes and raisin packages to train cars as shown in photo or as desired.
  • Repeat to make remaining 3 trains.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right candy: Use candies that are firm enough to hold their shape, such as chocolate bars, hard candies, or candy canes.
  • Prepare your workspace: Cover your work surface with wax paper or parchment paper to make cleanup easier.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you make clean, precise cuts.
  • Be patient: Building a candy train takes time and patience. Don't get discouraged if your first attempt doesn't turn out perfect.
  • Be creative: Use your imagination to design your own unique candy train. You can use different colors of candy, add decorations, or even create a theme for your train.

Conclusion:

Candy trains are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays. They are also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. With a little planning and creativity, you can create a candy train that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your candy train today!

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