Polar Express Snack Board (Printable)

A festive board combining sweet and savory bites arranged to mimic a magical holiday train journey.

# What Goes In:

→ Sweet Treats

01 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
02 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
03 - 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
04 - 12 chocolate wafer cookies
05 - 8 mini candy canes
06 - 8 chocolate truffles
07 - 1 cup red and green M&Ms

→ Savory Snacks

08 - 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
09 - 1 cup mini pretzel rods
10 - 1 cup popcorn
11 - 8 mini sandwich rolls or croissants
12 - 1/2 cup baby carrots
13 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices

→ Decorative & Assembly Elements

14 - 1 rectangular wooden board or platter
15 - Assorted festive sprinkles (optional)
16 - Edible gold stars (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the mini sandwich rolls or croissants in a line on the wooden board to mimic train cars.
02 - Position two chocolate wafer cookies beneath each roll to represent train wheels.
03 - Place mini pretzel rods or baby carrots underneath the rolls to resemble train tracks.
04 - Fill each train car with assorted snacks such as cheddar cheese cubes, popcorn, mini marshmallows, M&Ms, chocolate truffles, and peppermint bark pieces.
05 - Disperse chocolate-covered pretzels and cucumber slices around the board to add variety and texture.
06 - Use mini candy canes as festive 'smoke' emerging from the lead engine roll and garnish the board with edible gold stars and sprinkles if desired.
07 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy the assortment by selecting their preferred treats.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Easy to assemble with a variety of treats
02 -
  • Swap in gluten-free pretzels or dairy-free chocolates if needed
  • For a more savory board add deli meats or olives
03 -
  • Use festive sprinkles and edible gold stars for extra holiday flair
  • Arrange snacks in groups to mimic train cars for visual appeal
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