Save A whimsical dessert board inspired by the classic Candy Land game, featuring gingerbread paths, colorful candies, and sweet treats for a playful, festive presentation.
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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)
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Instructions
- 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.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Serving tongs or spoons
Category
Dessert
Diet
Vegetarian
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Pair with hot chocolate or milk for a festive gathering
Saffron Brook Recipe Q&As
- → What type of gingerbread should I use for the path?
You can use homemade or store-bought rectangular or plank-shaped gingerbread cookies to create the path.
- → Can I substitute any candies on the board?
Yes, feel free to swap candies like gumdrops or jelly beans with your favorites or seasonal treats to suit your taste.
- → How do I arrange the gingerbread path?
Arrange the gingerbread cookies in a winding trail on a large serving board, mimicking the Candy Land game layout.
- → Are there gluten-free alternatives for this dessert display?
Use gluten-free cookies and candies to accommodate dietary restrictions while keeping the same festive presentation.
- → What dips complement the gingerbread path and candies?
Vanilla frosting and melted chocolate are perfect for dipping and add extra sweetness to the display.
