Save to Pinterest Festive, fun, and delightfully sweet, these no-bake Rudolph Candy Cane Sleds are a whimsical holiday treat perfect for kids parties or edible gifts.
Kids can help with assembly (adult supervision recommended for melted chocolate).
Ingredients
- Candy Base: 16 mini candy canes, 8 mini chocolate bars (e.g. Kit Kat, Milky Way, or similar)
- Decorations: 16 small candy eyes, 8 mini pretzels (twisted shape, for antlers), 8 red chocolate candies (such as M&Ms, for Rudolphs nose), 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (for glue)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a tray with parchment paper for assembly.
- Step 2:
- Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Arrange two mini candy canes parallel to each other, curved sides facing outward, to form the sleds runners.
- Step 4:
- Place a mini chocolate bar across the candy cane runners, adhering with melted white chocolate. Hold for a few seconds until set.
- Step 5:
- While the sled base sets, dip the bottom of two mini pretzels in melted chocolate and attach to the top of the chocolate bar as antlers.
- Step 6:
- Attach two candy eyes and a red chocolate candy (nose) to the front of the bar using melted chocolate to form Rudolphs face.
- Step 7:
- Allow the sleds to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate hardens.
- Step 8:
- Carefully transfer finished sleds to a serving platter or gift bags.
Save to Pinterest Kids can help with assembly (adult supervision recommended for melted chocolate).
Required Tools
Microwave-safe bowl, parchment paper, small spatula or spoon
Allergen Information
Contains milk, wheat, soy, and may contain nuts depending on candy selection. Check all packaging for potential allergens if serving to those with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Calories 180, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 29 g, Protein 2 g (per sled)
Save to Pinterest These festive sleds add a fun, creative touch to holiday celebrations.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you assemble the candy cane sled runners?
Arrange two mini candy canes parallel with curved sides facing outward to form sled runners, then place a mini chocolate bar across as the base.
- → What is used to hold the pieces together?
Melted white chocolate or candy melts act as a glue to adhere the candy canes, chocolate bars, pretzels, and decorations.
- → Can these sleds be made in advance?
Yes, once assembled and set, they can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated briefly before serving.
- → What can be substituted for the pretzel antlers?
Other small twisted snacks or gluten-free pretzels can be used as alternatives for the antlers.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to keep in mind?
These treats contain milk, wheat, soy, and possibly nuts depending on candy choices, so check packaging for allergens.