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 has become a holiday favorite in our family, sparking fun and laughter as everyone builds their own candy journey together.
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 Sharing this dessert board during the holidays has made wonderful memories with family and friends gathered around, creating their own sweet adventures.
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 This dessert board never fails to delight guests and makes holiday entertaining easy and fun.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I create the gingerbread paths?
Arrange rectangular or plank-shaped gingerbread cookies in a winding design on a large board to mimic a playful trail.
- → Can I use store-bought gingerbread cookies?
Yes, store-bought gingerbread cookies work well and save preparation time while maintaining the desired shape.
- → What candies complement the gingerbread path?
Use colorful gumdrops, jelly beans, mini marshmallows, candy canes, licorice pieces, chocolate coins, and pretzels for vibrant clusters.
- → Are there suggestions for gluten-free options?
Substitute gluten-free cookies and candies to accommodate dietary needs without losing festive charm.
- → How can I serve dips with the board?
Place small bowls with vanilla frosting and melted chocolate nearby to allow for dipping or gluing treats together.
- → What treats add extra variety along the path?
Include frosted animal crackers, sugar cookies, and white chocolate bark for texture and flavor contrast.