Magical Wand Candy Board (Printable version)

Whimsical candy wands with chocolate, sprinkles, gummies, and more—perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Candy Wands

01 - 10 pretzel rods or long cookie sticks
02 - 5.3 oz white chocolate, melted
03 - 5.3 oz milk or dark chocolate, melted
04 - 3.5 oz rainbow sprinkles
05 - 3.5 oz mini marshmallows
06 - 1.8 oz candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
07 - 1.8 oz gummy stars or shapes

→ Board Assembly

08 - 7 oz assorted fruit gummies
09 - 3.5 oz jelly beans
10 - 3.5 oz licorice twists
11 - 3.5 oz sour belts
12 - Edible glitter (optional)
13 - Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Dip each pretzel rod or cookie stick halfway into melted white or milk chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
03 - While the chocolate remains wet, roll each dipped rod in rainbow sprinkles, mini marshmallows, or candy-coated chocolates as desired.
04 - Arrange the decorated rods on the tray and allow to set at room temperature, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
05 - Position the candy wands centrally on a large serving board.
06 - Artfully surround the wands with assorted fruit gummies, jelly beans, licorice twists, and sour belts.
07 - Sprinkle with edible glitter and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and store in a cool place until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare, with no cooking required.
  • Perfectly themed for parties, celebrations, or magical movie nights.
  • Customizable with different chocolates and candy decorations for vibrant, colorful wands.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and can be adapted for gluten-free and nut-free diets.
  • A festive and visually stunning centerpiece that doubles as a delicious treat.
02 -
  • Use microwave-safe bowls to melt chocolates evenly and avoid burning.
  • Allow excess chocolate to drip well before decorating to prevent clumps.
  • Arrange candy wands on the board before placing gummies and other sweets to optimize presentation.
  • Keep the board covered and stored in a cool place if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
  • Use a spoon or offset spatula to help spread chocolate evenly when needed.
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