Holiday Candy Trains

Health score
4%
Holiday Candy Trains
60 min.
4
1029kcal

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Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Holiday Candy Trains! This whimsical treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a fun and interactive way to celebrate the festive season. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or simply to bring a smile to your loved ones, these candy trains are sure to become a cherished tradition.

Imagine the joy on children's faces as they help assemble these colorful creations, using an assortment of candies and gum to build their very own edible locomotives. With just a few simple ingredients and a glue gun, you can transform everyday sweets into a magical train that captures the spirit of the holidays. Each train car is adorned with peppermint wheels and topped with shiny chocolate engines, making them as delicious as they are adorable.

Not only are these candy trains a delightful side dish, but they also serve as a fantastic centerpiece for your holiday table. With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up multiple trains to share with friends and family. So gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and let the holiday spirit roll in with these charming Holiday Candy Trains!

Ingredients

  • 12  candy canes miniature
  • servings celery stalks 
  • 80 sticks xantham gum 
  •  add a hershey's chocolate kiss on top as done kisses®
  • servings m&m candies assorted
  • 64  peppermint candies 
  • 18 ounces raisins 
  •  portugese rolls hard ring-shaped
  •  frangelico green red
  •  frangelico green red

Equipment

  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Glue additional candies, candy canes and raisin packages to train cars as shown in photo or as desired.
  4. Repeat to make remaining 3 trains.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1029kcal
Protein3.65%
Fat6.56%
Carbs89.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.45
Glycemic Load
129.7
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
14.366521671576%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1029.21kcal
51.46%
Fat:7.74g
11.91%
Saturated Fat:3.19g
19.91%
Carbohydrates:238.31g
79.44%
Net Carbohydrates:211.13g
76.77%
Sugar:70.37g
78.19%
Cholesterol:3.4mg
1.13%
Sodium:348.76mg
15.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.67g
19.35%
Fiber:27.18g
108.71%
Iron:14.69mg
81.6%
Potassium:1055.08mg
30.15%
Copper:0.39mg
19.28%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.08%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.69%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.03%
Magnesium:38.38mg
9.6%
Phosphorus:95.92mg
9.59%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.54%
Vitamin C:7.01mg
8.5%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.12%
Calcium:68.99mg
6.9%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.54%
Selenium:0.77µg
1.1%
Folate:4.19µg
1.05%