Candy Land Gingerbread Path (Printer-Friendly)

A festive display with gingerbread paths, assorted colorful candies, and sweet treats for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Gingerbread Path

01 - 12 to 16 gingerbread cookies (homemade or store-bought, rectangular or plank-shaped)

→ Candy Land Sweets

02 - 1 cup assorted gumdrops
03 - 1 cup jelly beans
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - ½ cup chocolate coins
06 - ½ cup mini unwrapped candy canes
07 - ½ cup licorice twists, cut into pieces
08 - ½ cup chocolate-covered pretzels
09 - ½ cup rainbow sprinkles

→ Additional Treats

10 - ½ cup frosted animal crackers
11 - ½ cup small sugar cookies, shaped
12 - ½ cup white chocolate bark, broken into pieces

→ Dips & Extras

13 - ½ cup vanilla frosting (for dipping or adhesive)
14 - ¼ cup melted chocolate (optional, for dipping)

# Steps:

01 - Arrange the gingerbread cookies in a winding path on a large serving board or platter, emulating the Candy Land trail.
02 - Surround the gingerbread path with clusters of gumdrops, jelly beans, mini marshmallows, chocolate coins, candy canes, and licorice pieces.
03 - Place animal crackers, sugar cookies, and white chocolate bark intermittently along the path.
04 - Evenly sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the entire display to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Position small bowls of vanilla frosting and melted chocolate at the side for dipping.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own imaginative journey down the gingerbread path.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Playful and festive presentation
  • Easy to customize with favorite candies
02 -
  • For a homemade touch, bake your own gingerbread cookies and use royal icing to decorate.
  • Swap in your favorite candies or holiday-themed treats to match the season.
03 -
  • Use frosting as glue to keep candies in place.
  • Prepare cookies ahead to save time on assembly day.
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