If you’re looking for a sweet and festive holiday craft that doubles as a treat, this candy train is the perfect project!

Made from candies you can find easily, this craft is fun, simple, and makes for an adorable display or party favor. Whether you’re creating these trains with your kids or as a thoughtful gift for friends, they’re bound to bring a little holiday cheer.

What You’ll Need to Make Your Candy Train

To get started, gather these supplies:

1 roll of Life Savers candy
2 packages of Smarties candy
4 peppermints
1 Hershey Kiss
2 mini candy bars
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
A paper plate for your workspace

If you don’t have these specific Candys, you can replace with others that are a similar shape package, to suit your own preferences or what is available at your country.

Directions to Make Your Candy Train

Building your candy train is straightforward and fun. Follow along with the easy step by step instructions below.

Christmas Candy Train

Transform a few simple candies into an adorable candy train that’s as fun to make as it is to share! Perfect for holiday treats, party favors, or festive table decorations.

Materials

1 roll of Life Savers candy
2 packages of Smarties candy
4 peppermints
1 Hershey Kiss
2 mini candy bars
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
A paper plate for your workspace

Instructions

Start by lining up two packages of Smarties as the train's base. Add a strip of hot glue to the top of each Smarties package.
Press the roll of Life Savers on top. Hold it in place for a few seconds until the glue sets
Next, attach the peppermints to the sides of the Smarties and Life Savers roll using small dots of hot glue. These act as the train’s wheels, giving it a charming, locomotive look.
For the front of the train, secure a Hershey Kiss with a dot of hot glue, creating the engine's smokestack.
Finally, stack the mini candy bars in the back and glue them together for the train's caboose.
Once assembled, let the glue dry completely before moving your candy train. You can then display it on your holiday table or package it up as a cute party favor for friends and family.

This candy train craft is a fantastic way to add some creativity to your holiday season. It’s an easy project to involve kids, giving them a fun and rewarding activity. Plus, the end result is as tasty as it is adorable! It’s also a budget-friendly way to create homemade gifts or table decorations with a personal touch.

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If you loved making this candy train, we’d love for you to share it with friends and family! Tag us in your holiday craft photos or send your creation as a special treat to brighten someone’s day.