I enjoy trying crafty projects with my kids during the holidays. Over the years, we’ve made gingerbread houses, snowman cake pops, and Christmas-themed Rice Krispie treat houses. (They were all kits I purchased at Aldi. I like easy stuff.) A few years ago, I did something a little different and made an edible graham cracker nativity scene using instructions from aokcorral.com. It was easy (Have I mentioned I like easy stuff?). It also left us with random extra pieces of candy that were fun to eat. This is a good project for your family at home or for kids at church.
Graham Cracker Nativity Scene
The stable is made from graham crackers held together with frosting. The people are made from gumdrops topped with small pieces of Fruit Rollups. The sheep are made from marshmallows and licorice, and the donkey is a Snickers candy bar with Tootsie Rolls for legs, neck and head.
A complete list of materials needed for this project can be found here.
Instructions for assembling the graham cracker stable, marshmallow sheep, candy donkey, and gumdrop people are found here. There are lots of pictures to help you figure it all out. Make sure you have a sturdy tray or large plate on which to construct your nativity scene.
If you want a few more embellishments on this design, go here to get ideas for fancy wise men and a manger that includes candy canes.
If you want a simpler graham cracker nativity scene, go here for directions to make one using animal crackers and Keebler cookies.
Merry Christmas, and enjoy!
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