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Candy Cane Sleighs

Created On: December 10, 2019  |  Updated: December 10, 2019  |   Leave a comment   Jump to Recipe

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How to make a candy cane sleigh for kids! This candy cane craft is made with a KitKat bar, miniature candy bars, candy canes, and a chocolate Santa. The candy sleigh is wrapped in a holiday ribbon and topped with a festive bow. Perfect for stockings, classroom gifts, neighbor gifts, and a gift from your Elf on the shelf!Santa candy cane sleigh with chocolate bars

Candy Cane Sleighs DIY

Every year our elf brings a special treat for the kids leading up to Christmas day. My kids loved received a bag of SANTA KISSES a few years ago. I try to think of new ideas every year but one gift they always receive is this DIY candy cane sleigh filled with holiday treats.

Food crafts are fun DIY Christmas gifts for kids! They’re easy to make for a large group and can also be made with kids as a fun holiday activity or gift for their friends. You can use this candy cane sleigh to give as classroom gifts, as a gift topper, or as a stocking filler on Christmas morning.
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Candy Sleigh Craft Supplies:

  • Full-size KitKat candy bar
  • 10 Miniature candy bars
  • 2 candy canes
  • Santa candy
  • Double-sided tape or low-temp glue gun
  • Ribbon
  • Bow

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How to make candy cane sleighs {VIDEO TUTORIAL}

  • After making this Christmas candy craft many times over the years, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks to make the cutest candy sleighs for kids. The two best options when making this candy sleigh craft is to use heavy-duty double-sided tape or a low temp glue gun. The double-sided tape that works best is the one you would use for scrapbooking. Regular double-sided tape is just not strong enough to keep the candy together. Strong double-sided tape is perfect when making this craft with kids.
  • A low-temp glue gun will also work, but you will need to be careful not to damage the candy wrapper in the process. This option is best suited for older kids or for a parent. If you decide to use a low temp glue gun, a small dot or two is all you will need. The glue gun does provide a sturdier option than the tape and is best for attaching the candy canes to the bottom of the KitKat candy bar.

Assembling the candy sleighs

  • Small square and rectangle-shaped chocolate candy bars work best for stacking on top of the sleigh. Add as many layers as you’d like, decreasing the number of candy bars as you work your way up. I like to add two rows of 3 to start with and then decrease the amount as we work our way up, leaving a small space in the front for Santa. Around the holidays you can find the mini candy bars in festive colors and designs. Hershey’s are great for stacking side by side and Dove candy in the holiday gift foil wrapper makes a great topper.

Christmas food crafts for kids

  • The main guy driving the sled is a Santa candy bar that stands upright. You can find these in the holiday candy aisle or specialty stores like See’s candy. Lindt chocolate has a cute Santa candy we like to use and also an adorable elf chocolate bar.

elf on the shelf food gifts for kids

candy sleigh video tutorial

  • Use a holiday ribbon to wrap around the candy sleigh before adding a mini Christmas bow on top.  I like using this GOLD STAR RIBBON. Note: you can wrap the ribbon around the candy bars before adding the candy canes or around the entire sleigh. There’s no wrong way to do it. Just use what you can find and have fun assembling the sleighs.

How to make Santa candy cane sleighs. Festive holiday craft for kids!

Santa candy cane sleigh with chocolate bars

Candy Cane Sleigh Craft for Kids

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How to make a candy cane sleigh - easy Christmas craft for kids
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 KitKat
  • 10 Miniature Candy Bars
  • 2 Candy Canes
  • 1 Santa Candy Bar
  • Double-sided tape or low-temp glue gun
  • Ribbon
  • Bow

Instructions
 

  • Glue or tape two candy canes to the bottom of a KitKat candy bar.
  • Use a strong double-sided tape to attach miniature candy bars on top of the KitKat bar. Continue stacking the mini candy bars, decreasing the amount as you work your way up.
  • Glue a foil-wrapped Santa to the front of the sleigh.
  • Wrap a festive holiday ribbon around the sleigh.
  • Decorate the top of the candy presents with a bow.
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