A vibrant holiday board loaded with chocolates, cookies, and sweet, salty treats for festive moments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolates & Candies
01 - 1 cup red and green M&M's
02 - 1 cup assorted holiday chocolate truffles
03 - 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
04 - 1 cup mini or crushed candy canes
05 - 1 cup gummy bears or holiday gummies
06 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
07 - 1 cup mini or shaped marshmallows
→ Cookies & Crunchy Treats
08 - 1 cup holiday sugar cookies, mini or cut-out shapes
09 - 1 cup mini gingerbread men cookies
10 - 1 cup shortbread cookies
→ Savory & Salty Additions (optional)
11 - ½ cup roasted salted nuts (almonds, cashews, or pecans)
12 - ½ cup plain or caramel popcorn
→ Decorations
13 - Red and green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins as desired
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray suitable for assembling the candy display.
02 - Position the largest items such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels in one section to create the appearance of an overflowing sack.
03 - Distribute clusters of truffles and peppermint bark around and within the cookie base, allowing some to spill outward.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with M&M's, gummies, and marshmallows to introduce color and texture variety.
05 - Optionally add roasted nuts and popcorn in strategic areas to provide a balance of salty flavors.
06 - Top the board with candy canes and scatter decorative sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold-foil coins as desired.
07 - Present immediately, or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
