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.
This dessert board is always a hit at our gatherings, bringing fun and sweetness together in a creative way.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Path: 12–16 gingerbread cookies (homemade or store-bought, rectangular or plank-shaped)
- Candy Land Sweets: 1 cup assorted gumdrops, 1 cup jelly beans, 1 cup mini marshmallows, ½ cup chocolate coins, ½ cup candy canes (mini, unwrapped), ½ cup licorice twists cut into pieces, ½ cup chocolate-covered pretzels, ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Additional Treats: ½ cup frosted animal crackers, ½ cup sugar cookies small shapes, ½ cup white chocolate bark broken into pieces
- Dips & Extras: ½ cup vanilla frosting (for dipping or glue), ¼ cup melted chocolate (optional, for dipping)
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.
Save This recipe creates memorable family moments as everyone enjoys building their own candy journey together.
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 per serving (estimated)
Save Enjoy building your own sweet adventure with this delightful dessert board.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the gingerbread path sturdy for the board?
Use thick, rectangular gingerbread cookies and arrange them snugly. You can also decorate with royal icing as an edible glue to help secure pieces.
- → Can I prepare the gingerbread ahead of time?
Yes, baking gingerbread cookies in advance allows them to cool and harden, making assembly easier on the day of serving.
- → What are good candy alternatives for the board?
Feel free to swap gumdrops and jelly beans for seasonal candies or chocolate pieces to match your theme or dietary needs.
- → How should I serve the dipping sauces?
Place vanilla frosting and melted chocolate in small bowls alongside the board to let guests dip and decorate treats as they like.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, by replacing gingerbread and cookies with gluten-free versions and choosing candies without gluten, the board can be adapted accordingly.