Winter Wonderland Castle

Health score
12%
Winter Wonderland Castle
150 min.
1
6067kcal

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Welcome to the enchanting world of the Winter Wonderland Castle! This delightful creation is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season or any festive occasion. Imagine a whimsical castle made entirely of sweet treats, where pretzel rods serve as sturdy corner posts and ice-cream cones transform into majestic towers. With a sprinkle of colorful candy decorations and a dusting of marshmallows to mimic freshly fallen snow, this dessert is sure to captivate both children and adults alike.

Crafting your very own Winter Wonderland Castle is a fun and creative project that invites you to unleash your inner artist. The process of assembling this sugary masterpiece is as enjoyable as indulging in it. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, looking for a unique centerpiece, or simply wanting to create a memorable family activity, this recipe is the perfect choice. With a generous serving size and a calorie count that reflects its festive nature, this castle is designed to be shared and celebrated.

So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and embark on this sweet adventure. The Winter Wonderland Castle awaits, ready to bring joy and sweetness to your holiday festivities!

Ingredients

  • 16  pretzel rods 
  • 20 ounces candy coating disks (almond bark)
  •  flat-bottom ice-cream cone with pointed ends sugar-style
  • serving sprinkles green red
  • 14 inches cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  graham cracker squares 
  • small gumdrops 
  • serving licorice rounds red cut into 5-inch strips
  •  snack peppers (from 4.5-ounce package)
  •  candy canes 
  • 0.9 ounce portugese rolls hard ring-shaped
  • 10 ounces marshmallows 
  • 10.5 ounces marshmallows miniature

Equipment

  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Make corner posts of castle by securing 4 pretzel rods with twist tie or rubber band at the middle. Make sure that one end of group of pretzel rods is even so they stand upright easily. Repeat 3 times to make 4 corner posts; set aside.
  2. Place 6 squares of candy coating in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring well every 30 seconds, until smooth. Candy coating will be used to attach pieces of castle.
  3. Add squares coating as needed, and microwave 10 to 15 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth.
  4. Dip 2 inches of bottoms (level end) of 1 corner post of pretzels into coating.
  5. Place upright on waxed paper, letting coating pool slightly to form a base.
  6. Let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is completely set. Repeat with remaining corner posts.
  7. Meanwhile, spread melted coating over ice-cream cones.
  8. Roll 4 cones in red sugar for castle towers; roll remaining cones in candy decorations for trees.
  9. Place upright on waxed paper.
  10. Let stand about 20 minutes or until coating is completely set.
  11. Cover foamcore board with aluminum foil. Dip tops of each corner post into coating; top with red cones.
  12. Let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is completely set; remove twist ties or rubber band from pretzels.
  13. Attach 1 graham cracker square between each set of corner posts, using coating, to form square castle. Attach half of a graham cracker square above 3 of the whole cracker squares, leaving 1/2 inch space between crackers. Attach gumdrops along top of cracker halves, using coating. Attach licorice along sides of corner posts.
  14. Attach 1 graham cracker square at right angle to cracker square at fourth side, using coating, to form drawbridge.
  15. Cut strip from fruit roll; attach to drawbridge for walkway. Attach candy canes for braces for drawbridge. Attach ring-shaped candies at top of each cone tower; attach candy cane to ring-shaped candy at each tower.
  16. Cut pennant-style flags from fruit roll, about 2x1/2 inch; attach to candy canes.
  17. Spread melted coating randomly over foil surrounding castle.
  18. Sprinkle with large and miniature marshmallows to create snow.
  19. Sprinkle sugar crystals around castle to create moat. Arrange green tree cones to create winter scene. Create a sign for the castle with 6x1-inch strip of fruit roll; add letters to sign with decorating icing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories6067kcal
Protein1.72%
Fat27.91%
Carbs70.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
537
Glycemic Load
409.29
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
24.435652450375%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:6066.74kcal
303.34%
Fat:186.18g
286.44%
Saturated Fat:172.33g
1077.08%
Carbohydrates:1056.43g
352.14%
Net Carbohydrates:1051.1g
382.22%
Sugar:804.73g
894.15%
Cholesterol:40.18mg
13.39%
Sodium:1552.05mg
67.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.84g
51.69%
Iron:12.18mg
67.66%
Folate:197.61µg
49.4%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.62%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.46%
Vitamin C:36.39mg
44.11%
Copper:0.86mg
42.84%
Vitamin B3:8.01mg
40.04%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.38%
Phosphorus:286.85mg
28.68%
Vitamin A:1399.41IU
27.99%
Selenium:16.23µg
23.18%
Fiber:5.32g
21.28%
Magnesium:79.21mg
19.8%
Zinc:2.18mg
14.53%
Calcium:128.65mg
12.87%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.02%
Potassium:376.27mg
10.75%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.52%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.05%
Vitamin K:4.31µg
4.1%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.79%