Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Christmas Candy Train, a festive treat that will bring joy and cheer to your holiday celebrations. This edible masterpiece combines the charm of a miniature train with the sweet indulgence of candy, making it a centerpiece that's both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. The train features a locomotive, coal car, and two boxcars, each adorned with an array of colorful candies that evoke the magic of Christmas.
Our collection of recipes guides you through the process of creating this delectable train, from the chocolatey locomotive to the candy-laden boxcars. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect chocolate base, ensuring a smooth and rich flavor that holds the train together. Learn how to create the perfect candy decorations, selecting the right colors and shapes to bring the train to life. And explore the endless possibilities for filling the boxcars, from classic candies to festive treats that reflect your holiday traditions.
CHRISTMAS CANDY TRAIN
Create a new holiday tradition with this kid-friendly candy train. Mix and match with cookies and Christmas candy you have on hand.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Cover frosting with a damp cloth between uses., Break three graham crackers in half, forming six squares; if desired, trim side edges with a serrated knife., Fill pastry or plastic bag with icing. Pipe icing on the edges of a whole cracker for train car base. Attach another whole cracker and the halved cracker at right angles to each other, forming two walls of the engine car. Pipe icing along inside and outside edges for added stability. Repeat with second side and back. , Repeat twice, forming two boxcars. Let engine car and box cars stand until set, about 1 hour., Using icing, attach cookies to cars for wheels. For boiler, attach 1 wafer to front of engine. Microwave two wafers on high until softened, 10-15 seconds. Cut with a serrated knife to form a smokestack and cowcatcher. Attach to engine. Let stand until set., Attach peppermint candies to wheels with icing. Decorate cars with icing, assorted candies and sprinkles., Place cars on a covered cake board. Let stand until set. Fill cars with candies and cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOLIDAY CANDY TRAINS
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
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
CANDY TRAIN
Surprise your kids with this train made with candies, cookies and chocolate frosting - a fun treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- For each engine, attach candy bar miniature to top of fun-size candy bar with frosting. Attach bite-sized cookie halves to sides as wheels. To form smokestack, attach 1 candy, wide end up, to top with toothpick.
- For coal car or log car, with frosting, attach crackers to fun-size bar. With frosting, attach candies for cargo or pretzel sticks for logs. Let stand until frosting is set.
CANDY CHRISTMAS TRAIN
I bought one of these candy trains at a bazaar about 30 years ago and decided that I would copy it since it was so cute. These are great for little and big kids on your Christmas list. I have also subbed Halloween & Easter candy to fit the season.
Provided by thecatergator
Categories Christmas
Time 30m
Yield 1 train
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Start with cardboard cut into 5" wide by 18" long. Wrap it with foil and tape foil to the back.
- Set a yardstick down the middle and mark it with a pen along each long side for the full length.
- Pipe the 2 lines with canned frosting.
- Take 5 of the unwrapped candybars and use frosting to glue on the green and red M&Ms as wheels.
- 1" from the end, place the orange slice, gluing it down with some frosting. This will be the cow catcher.
- Place 1 of the candy bars with "wheels" (and some frosting for glue underneath it)butting it up next to the orange slice. Push down slightly for frosting to hold.
- Take off wrapper from lifesavers, and open 1 end and remove some candies so that it is the same length as the candy bar. Cut off the excess wrapper leaving enough foil to fold over.
- Pipe a line of frosting down center of 1st candy bar and then press down foil covered lifesavers (make sure that cut end is facing away from the orange slice.).
- Put frosting on end of lifesavers foil(above orange slice, cow catcher)press on the yellow m&m as a light.
- Pipe some frosting directly on foil base behind 1st candy bar and on the end (away from orange slice)and now press the foil santa's feet into the frosting on the base and his belly onto the back of the candy bar & lifesafers.
- Leave about 1.5 inches and put down the next candy car and then 1.5" space then the next and so forth until all 5 candy bar "cars" have been placed and look centered on the foil base.
- On the second car, frost the top and then place 3 tootsie roll midgees to look like logs, using frosting to hold them.
- On third car, frost the top and then stick the 2 lollipops into it with them both facing forward.
- On the forth car, frost the top and then stick on the starbrite candies on their sides facing each other with a dap of frosting between them to help them stand up.
- on the fifth car, frost the top and then push down the foil wrapped candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6494.5, Fat 284, SaturatedFat 117.8, Cholesterol 126.8, Sodium 2217.6, Carbohydrate 929, Fiber 23.9, Sugar 821, Protein 55.2
CANDY TRAIN
This is a fun thing to make with your kids, and hand out at Christmas time. NOTE: You will need a hot-glue gun. **Sorry for not being sure about some of the weights like with the gum. I searched forever looking for it but couldn't find it and they wouldn't let me post without a weight. Altough there was no need for a weight...**
Provided by ht3696
Categories Christmas
Time 15m
Yield 1 Candy Train, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Glue the roll of Lifesavers candy to the pack or gum.
- Glue the peppermint candies on each side to make the wheels.
- Glue the Hershey's Kiss on the top-end of the Lifesavers to make the train smokestack.
- On the other end of the train glue a Rollo candy to make the engineer's room - glue a small candy on top for the roof (use a Starburst candy or mini chocolate bar).
- Take your mini Hershey's bar and run a glue the entire length and place on back end of the Candy Train.
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your candy train will taste. Use real butter, high-quality chocolate, and fresh nuts.
- Be patient: Making a candy train takes time and patience. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a train that's not properly set or decorated.
- Have fun! Making a candy train is a fun and festive activity that the whole family can enjoy. Put on some Christmas music, get creative, and have fun!
Conclusion:
Making a candy train is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and create a festive centerpiece for your holiday table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a candy train that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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