These candy truffle wreaths are an easy homemade Christmas gift made with chocolate truffles, clear cellophane, and ribbon. Each mini wreath takes about 10 minutes to make and is a fun way to package candy for teachers, neighbors, delivery drivers, friends, and family.
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If you love simple holiday treats, these little wreaths are a sweet addition to your homemade gift ideas. You can use your favorite wrapped chocolates and customize each wreath with different ribbons and decorative trim.
Why You'll Love These Candy Truffle Wreaths
- Quick and easy: Each wreath takes about 10 minutes to assemble.
- Just a few supplies: You'll need chocolate truffles, cellophane, tape, string, and ribbon.
- Easy to customize: Choose different chocolates, ribbon colors, and decorative trim to match the occasion.
- Perfect for gifting: These candy wreaths make thoughtful little gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
- No baking required: Simply wrap, tie, and decorate!
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Tips and Tricks
- Use individually wrapped chocolates. The wrappers keep the candy separate from the cellophane and make the wreath easy to take apart.
- Try clear fishing line. It blends into the cellophane, helping the wreath look neat without visible ties.
- Don't pull the string too tightly. Secure each section enough to hold the candies in place without tearing the cellophane.
- Use tape sparingly. A small piece of clear tape on every other truffle section helps keep the cellophane in place.
- Customize the ribbon. Use Christmas ribbon for holiday gifts, or choose colors that coordinate with a birthday, thank-you gift, or other celebration.
Supplies
- Chocolate truffles: I used six Lindt truffles for each wreath. Choose individually wrapped chocolates that fit together nicely in a circle.
- Cellophane wrap: A roll of clear cellophane works well for wrapping the chocolates. A roll from Dollar Tree can make approximately 15 wreaths, depending on how much you use for each one.
- Fishing line: Clear fishing line helps secure the individual truffles without being noticeable. Thin string, twine, or narrow ribbon can also work.
- Ribbon or trim: Use ribbon to finish the wreath and cover the place where the ends meet. I used striped ribbon and white pom-pom trim.
- Clear tape: Scotch tape holds the cellophane in place around the chocolates.
- Scissors: Use scissors to cut the cellophane, fishing line, and ribbon.
- Ruler or measuring tape: This makes it easy to cut the cellophane to the right size.
How to Make Candy Truffle Wreaths
Step 1: Cut the cellophane and fishing line. Cut one rectangle of cellophane measuring 4 inches by 20 inches. Cut eight pieces of fishing line, each about 4–6 inches long.
Step 2: Arrange the chocolates. Line up six individually wrapped chocolate truffles along the center of the cellophane.
Step 3: Wrap the chocolates. Fold the cellophane over the chocolates from both sides to form a long tube. Secure it with small pieces of clear tape. I place a piece of tape on every other truffle to help hold the cellophane in place.
Step 4: Tie between each truffle. Use the fishing line to tie between the individual chocolates, separating them into sections. Double- or triple-knot each tie so the chocolates stay in place. Trim any excess fishing line.
Step 5: Form the wreath. Bring the two ends of the cellophane tube together to form a circle. Tie the ends securely with fishing line to create the wreath shape.
Step 6: Add ribbon and trim.
Tie a ribbon bow around the joined ends of the wreath. Add decorative trim if desired to cover the connection and give your candy wreath a finished look.
These easy candy truffle wreaths are a simple way to turn a handful of chocolates into a thoughtful little gift. Choose your favorite ribbon, make a few for the people on your holiday list, and enjoy giving something sweet!
Variations and Gift Ideas
- Change the chocolate. Lindt truffles create a nice rounded wreath, but you can experiment with other individually wrapped chocolates. Ferrero Rocher chocolates or chocolate bells are other options to consider, depending on their size and shape.
- Coordinate the ribbon with the occasion. Red and green ribbon is perfect for Christmas, while simple stripes, metallic ribbon, or a favorite color can make the wreath feel more personal.
- Make a batch for holiday gifting. Assemble several wreaths at once and use different ribbons to personalize gifts for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, delivery drivers, and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each wreath uses six chocolate truffles. You can adjust the number if you use candies that are larger or smaller than the ones I used.
Yes. Thin string, twine, or narrow ribbon can work. Fishing line is my preference because it is clear and less noticeable against the cellophane.
You can experiment with other individually wrapped candies, provided they fit together into a circle and the wrappers can be secured without tearing.
Plan on about 10 minutes per wreath once you have your supplies cut and ready.
Keep the finished wreaths in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Follow the storage recommendations on the chocolate packaging, especially if you use chocolates that require cooler storage.
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Candy Truffle Wreaths
Equipment
- measuring tape/ruler
Materials
- cellophane wrap
- chocolate truffles
- tape
- fishing line
- ribbon
Instructions
- Cut a 4"x20" rectangle of cellophane.Cut 8 pieces of fishing line (4"-6" long).Line up 6 truffles along the center of the cellophane.
- Fold the cellophane over each side of the truffles and tape it into place. I put a piece of tape on every other truffle.
- Use fishing line/string to tie off each truffle. I tied each piece of string in a double or triple knot.
- Bring the ends of the cellophane tube together and tie off with fishing line to create the wreath.
- Add a ribbon bow or any trim that you'd like to embellish.
- Enjoy your candy wreath!
Brandy says
Hi everyone! Brandy here, I made and gifted these out to teachers and friends for Christmas last year, and they were such a hit! Now I'm trying to think of other edible wreaths to make and give. Enjoy!