A fun and unique way to deliver holiday treats to your guests! This toy train is outfitted with a gingerbread shell and equipped with candy cargo. Check out the <a href="https://tasty.co/article/tasty/gingerbread-train-template">train template</a> to construct your buffet!

Quick Info

⏱️ 315 min • 🍽️ 1 servings • ⭐ 80%

Tags

[North American] • [Desserts] • [Snacks]

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• ½ cup blackstrap molasses
• ⅓ cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and softened
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• 6 tablespoons water
• 5–6 drops brown food coloring
• 1 cup gum drops
• 1 cup peppermints
• 1 cup wrapped truffles
• 1 mechanical train

Instructions Preview

1. Make the gingerbread: In a medium saucepan…
2. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in …
3. Add the flour and salt to the bowl of a st…

…and 13 more steps

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Recipe by: Tikeyah Whittle, Jaclyn Wilson • From: Tasty