Need an impressive Christmas treat that you can make in no time? Try this easy hack: store-bought cookies, almonds, and sugar glaze make these sweet edible Christmas candles a festive table decoration or gifts for the office. Best of all, there’s no baking involved!
I don’t know about you, but I take on too many projects during the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love the tasty treats and holiday cheer but I get overwhelmed quickly. I blame it on my age. Granted, I’m not as energetic as I used to be, but trying to do it all is not wise even if you’re in your prime.
I also take pride in making everything most everything from scratch and organic, so this treat is off the track. But it saves time and it looks so festive, so I just couldn’t resist.
Besides, they’d make such a neat gift for co-workers. Wrap them individually in a clear foil with a pretty bow and a holiday tag – voila! Add a small bottle of homemade Christmas Baileys to the gift bag and you’ll be everyone’s favorite. 😉
I found the ingredients at Aldi (not an affiliate). You will definitely find these wafers and cookies around Christmas but sometimes offseason as well. If not, there’s always a good ole Amazon (see essentials box below).
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Edible Christmas Candles – an Easy Hack
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Ingredients:
Makes 15 candles
- 15 raw almonds
- 1 box fudge marshmallow cookies aka pinwheels
- 15 wafer rolls
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
~ Free Tip ~
- Use any cookies with a hole in the middle like the German chocolate covered gingerbread cookies in the shape of stars and hearts. Just make sure they have a hole big enough for the wafers.
- Adjust the number of wafers and almonds, depending on the number of your cookies.
Directions:
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Place your raw almonds into the boiling water. Let them boil for exactly one minute. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Pat dry and slip the skins off. Set aside.
- Fit wafer rolls, chocolate side down, into the cookie holes.
- Mix powdered sugar with water, adding a little at a time, until you get a smooth, thick glaze.
- Add a little of the glaze around the base of the wafers to set in place. Then add the glaze on the top of wafers, allowing a small amount to drip down the side.
- Immediately place blanched almonds, pointy side up, onto the top.
- Keep in a cool place or refrigerated until ready to serve.
ESSENTIALS
for Edible Christmas Candles
Edible Christmas Candles - An Easy Hack
Ingredients
- 15 raw almonds
- 1 box fudge marshmallow cookies aka pinwheels
- 15 wafer rolls
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Place your raw almonds into the boiling water. Let them boil for exactly one minute. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Pat dry and slip the skins off. Set aside.
- Fit wafer rolls, chocolate side down, into the cookie holes.
- Mix powdered sugar with water, adding a little at a time, until you get a smooth, thick glaze.
- Add a little of the glaze around the base of the wafers to set in place. Then add the glaze on the top of wafers, allowing a small amount to drip down the side.
- Immediately place blanched almonds, pointy side up, onto the top.
- Keep in a cool place or refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use any cookies with a hole in the middle like the German chocolate covered gingerbread cookies in the shape of stars and hearts. Just make sure they have a hole big enough for the wafers.
- Adjust the number of wafers and almonds, depending on the number of your cookies.
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Great content! this is super easy i will surely follow this…. thanks for sharing!!!
Glad you like it. Thank you! 🙂
These look so much delicious and I hope they turn out as well when I make them.Thanks for sharing this great idea Jas.
I’m glad you like it! They’re super easy to make and look festive, although it’s not homemade from scratch dessert. 🙂
Mouthwatering Edible Candles! This would the most creative and innovative way to celebrate Christmas that too with such simple steps.
Thank you so much, Dev! So happy you like them.
These are so fun! I love the idea of using these on a sweets table at a holiday party! Pinned! #MM
Thanks, Megan! I like that idea too. 🙂
What a brilliant idea! Featuring when my party opens up tonight.
Thank you, Carol! I am thrilled you are featuring them 😀
Hi Jas, I wanted to feature you on SYC, but I am not seeing a link back to the party. 🙁
hugs,
Jann
Thank you. Still working on my list, Jann.
Hi, Jann. I finished my party list. You can see it here. 🙂
These sound absolutely delicious, I would sure love to make some for my kiddos #BloggersPitStop
They are really fun to eat 😀
Adorable. My kids would love these. We may give some to our neighbors!
That sounds like a great idea! 🙂
The edible Christmas candles are so cute! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It!
Thank you, Lina!
I can see why you could get a little off track with these. They’re darling. I’d make them!! Thanks for sharing with us at FF!!
Mollie
Right? 🙂 Thank you, Mollie!
This look cute and delish! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the fan favorites from the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here s the link to this week’s Showcase. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/sunday-showcase-make-pretty-monday-8-26/ Have a lovely Holiday Season! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you, Kathryn! I am thrilled. 😀
Your Christmas Candles are just adorable and what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us at our Thanksgiving Edition of Full Plate Thursday! Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you, Miz Helen! Always a pleasure partying with you. 🙂
These look amazing Jas I wonder if I can find similar cookies in Ireland to make these
Oh, Amber, I’m sure you can find something similar. Like the assorted biscuits from Jacob’s – “Afternoon Tea” have the cookies with a hole in the middle and wafers. Or you could use the long rolled wafers that mostly come in a tin and are filled. If you look closely, you’ll start seeing possibilities everywhere 🙂
These are so cute! I love them – oh please, I’d love to have you share at our what’s for dinner party! http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-dinner-sunday-link-party-124/
Thank you, Helen! Coming right over 😀
Thanks Jas – and I had to pin these! I love them!
That makes me happy! 😀 Thank you!
These are so much fun and so cute! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
Thanks, Kelly! They are everyone’s favorite. 🙂