Rudolph Candy Cane Sleds (Printable Page)

Sweet candy cane sleds with chocolate bars and festive decorations, ideal for holiday treats and gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Candy Base

01 - 16 mini candy canes
02 - 8 mini chocolate bars (e.g., Kit Kat, Milky Way, or similar)

→ Decorations

03 - 16 small candy eyes
04 - 8 mini twisted pretzels (for antlers)
05 - 8 red chocolate candies (such as M&Ms, for Rudolph’s nose)
06 - ½ cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (for adhesive)

# Steps:

01 - Line a tray with parchment paper to assemble the sleds.
02 - Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Arrange two mini candy canes parallel with curved sides outward to form the sled runners.
04 - Position a mini chocolate bar across the candy cane runners and adhere with melted white chocolate, holding briefly until set.
05 - Dip the bottom of two mini twisted pretzels in melted chocolate and attach them to the top of the chocolate bar as antlers.
06 - Affix two candy eyes and a red chocolate candy to the front of the bar using melted white chocolate to form the face.
07 - Allow the sleds to set at room temperature or chill briefly until the chocolate hardens.
08 - Carefully transfer finished sleds to a serving platter or package for gifting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No-bake and easy to make
  • Perfect for kids parties and edible gifts
02 -
  • Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor or use gluten-free pretzels if needed.
  • For extra decoration, drizzle sleds with colored icing or sprinkle with edible glitter.
03 -
  • Use microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate safely
  • Hold the chocolate bars in place until melted chocolate sets for best results
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