Candy Land Gingerbread Path

A whimsical dessert board inspired by the classic Candy Land game, featuring gingerbread paths, colorful candies, and sweet treats for a playful, festive presentation.

Ingredients

• Gingerbread Path: 12 16 gingerbread cookies (homemade or store bought, rectangular or plank shaped)
• Candy Land Sweets: 1 cup assorted gumdrops
• Candy Land Sweets: 1 cup jelly beans
• Candy Land Sweets: 1 cup mini marshmallows
• Candy Land Sweets: ½ cup chocolate coins
• Candy Land Sweets: ½ cup candy canes (mini, unwrapped)
• Candy Land Sweets: ½ cup licorice twists, cut into pieces
• Candy Land Sweets: ½ cup chocolate covered pretzels
• Candy Land Sweets: ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
• Additional Treats: ½ cup frosted animal crackers
• Additional Treats: ½ cup sugar cookies, small shapes
• Additional Treats: ½ cup white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
• Dips & Extras: ½ cup vanilla frosting (for dipping or glue)
• Dips & Extras: ¼ cup melted chocolate (optional, for dipping)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Arrange the gingerbread cookies in a winding path on a large serving board or platter, mimicking the Candy Land boards trail.

Step 2:

Surround the gingerbread path with clusters of colorful candies gumdrops, jelly beans, mini marshmallows, chocolate coins, candy canes, and licorice pieces.

Step 3:

Add additional treats animal crackers, sugar cookies, and white chocolate bark at intervals along the path.

Step 4:

Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the display for extra color and whimsy.

Step 5:

Place bowls of vanilla frosting and melted chocolate on the side for dipping.

Step 6:

Serve immediately and let guests build their own magical journey down the gingerbread path.

Rinse produce, fill pots, and clean cookware easily with flexible spray options for everyday cooking tasks.

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Rinse produce, fill pots, and clean cookware easily with flexible spray options for everyday cooking tasks.

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Required Tools

Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Serving tongs or spoons

Allergen Information

Contains gluten (gingerbread, cookies, pretzels), dairy (chocolate, frosting), eggs (cookies), and possible nuts (check candy labels) Always verify individual candy labels for allergens and cross contamination.

Nutritional Information

Calories 320 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 62 g Protein 2 g

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This dessert board brings festive fun and sweetness to any celebration.

Your Questions Answered

→ How do I assemble the gingerbread path?

Arrange rectangular or plank-shaped gingerbread cookies in a winding pattern on a large board, creating a path that mimics a playful trail.

→ Can I use store-bought gingerbread cookies?

Yes, store-bought gingerbread cookies work well and save time while maintaining the desired texture and shape for the path.

→ What candies work best for topping the display?

Assorted gumdrops, jelly beans, mini marshmallows, chocolate coins, candy canes, licorice twists, and rainbow sprinkles provide a colorful variety.

→ Are there any tips for serving the dessert board?

Include small bowls of vanilla frosting and melted chocolate for dipping, and provide serving tongs or spoons to easily pick treats.

→ How can I adapt this for dietary restrictions?

Use gluten-free cookies and candies to accommodate gluten-free needs, and always check candy labels for allergens.