Polar Express Train Treat Board (Printable)

A festive board with sweet and savory treats inspired by the Polar Express train theme.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Treats

01 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
02 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
03 - 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
04 - 12 chocolate wafer cookies (for train wheels)
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 (for train cars)
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)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place the mini sandwich rolls or croissants in a line on the wooden board to create the train cars.
02 - Position two chocolate wafer cookies under each roll to represent train wheels.
03 - Lay mini pretzel rods or baby carrots beneath the rolls to form the train tracks.
04 - Fill each train car with a variety of snacks including cheddar cheese cubes, popcorn, mini marshmallows, M&Ms, chocolate truffles, and peppermint bark.
05 - Scatter chocolate-covered pretzels and cucumber slices around the board to enhance color and texture.
06 - Place mini candy canes as festive smoke coming out of the lead engine roll.
07 - Sprinkle edible gold stars and festive sprinkles over the board as desired.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to select their preferred snacks from the train.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and fun holiday presentation
  • Variety of sweet and savory options
02 -
  • Swap in gluten-free pretzels or dairy-free chocolates if needed
  • For a more savory board, add deli meats or olives
03 -
  • Use fresh mini sandwich rolls for best texture
  • Arrange snacks the day before for quicker setup on event day
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