Rudolph Candy Cane Sleds (Printable Version)

Sweet holiday sleds made with candy canes, chocolates, and fun decorations for festive celebrations.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Candy Base

01 - 16 mini candy canes
02 - 8 mini chocolate bars (e.g., Kit Kat, Milky Way, or similar)

→ Decorations

03 - 16 small candy eyes
04 - 8 mini twisted pretzels (for antlers)
05 - 8 red chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms, for nose)
06 - ½ cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (for adhesive)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Line a tray with parchment paper to assemble the treats.
02 - Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Arrange two mini candy canes in parallel with curves facing outward to create runners.
04 - Place a mini chocolate bar across the candy cane runners, securing with melted white chocolate; hold until set.
05 - Dip bottoms of two mini pretzels in melted chocolate and affix them atop the chocolate bar as antlers.
06 - Attach two candy eyes and a red chocolate candy at the front of the bar using melted chocolate.
07 - Allow sleds to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until chocolate hardens.
08 - Carefully transfer the completed sleds to a serving platter or gift bags.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Whimsical holiday treat
  • Perfect for kids parties or edible gifts
02 -
  • Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor or use gluten-free pretzels if needed
  • For extra decoration, drizzle sleds with colored icing or sprinkle with edible glitter
03 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels to accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Chill the sleds briefly to speed up setting
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