Holiday Candy Trains

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Holiday Candy Trains
60 min.
4
804kcal

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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 project that the whole family can enjoy. Perfect for the festive season, these charming candy creations are gluten-free and can be made in just 60 minutes, making them an ideal side dish for your holiday gatherings.

Imagine the joy on your loved ones' faces as they marvel at these colorful, edible trains crafted from an assortment of candies. With chewy gum packages as the train cars, adorned with vibrant peppermint wheels and topped with shiny chocolate engines, these candy trains are sure to be a hit at any holiday celebration. Not only do they taste great, but they also serve as a delightful centerpiece that sparks conversation and creativity.

Whether you're looking to entertain the kids, impress your guests, or simply indulge your sweet tooth, our Holiday Candy Trains are the perfect solution. Gather your favorite candies, grab a glue gun, and let your imagination run wild as you create these festive masterpieces. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this fun and delicious project!

Ingredients

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

Calories804kcal
Protein1.8%
Fat3.38%
Carbs94.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.2
Glycemic Load
106.74
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
11.630000020823%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:804.41kcal
40.22%
Fat:3.15g
4.84%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.64%
Carbohydrates:198.76g
66.25%
Net Carbohydrates:172.93g
62.88%
Sugar:59.62g
66.24%
Cholesterol:1.86mg
0.62%
Sodium:48.67mg
2.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.78g
7.57%
Fiber:25.82g
103.3%
Potassium:1053.13mg
30.09%
Iron:3.91mg
21.72%
Copper:0.39mg
19.27%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.04%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.67%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12%
Magnesium:38.3mg
9.57%
Phosphorus:95.74mg
9.57%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.53%
Vitamin C:6.93mg
8.39%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.11%
Calcium:50.41mg
5.04%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Selenium:0.77µg
1.09%