Rudolph Candy Cane Sleds (Printer-Friendly)

Sweet holiday sleds with candy canes, chocolate bars, and festive toppings ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll 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 noses)
06 - ½ cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (for adhesive)

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a tray with parchment paper to assemble the sleds.
02 - Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
03 - Arrange two mini candy canes parallel with curved sides facing outward to create the sled runners.
04 - Place one mini chocolate bar across the candy cane runners and secure it using melted white chocolate; hold in place until set.
05 - Dip the bottom of two mini pretzels in melted chocolate and attach them to the top of the chocolate bar as antlers.
06 - Use melted chocolate to attach two candy eyes and a red chocolate candy to the front of the bar, forming Rudolph’s face.
07 - Allow the sleds to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until the chocolate hardens.
08 - Carefully transfer finished sleds to a serving platter or gift bags.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No-bake and quick to prepare
  • Perfect for kids parties and edible gifts
02 -
  • Substitute dark chocolate for a richer flavor or use gluten-free pretzels if needed
  • Kids can help with assembly adult supervision recommended for melted chocolate
03 -
  • Drizzle sleds with colored icing for extra decoration
  • Sprinkle with edible glitter to enhance festive appearance
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