Festive candy board filled with colorful chocolates, cookies, and sweet and salty treats, perfect for holiday parties.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chocolates & Candies
01 - 1 cup red and green M&Ms
02 - 1 cup assorted holiday chocolate truffles
03 - 1 cup peppermint bark pieces
04 - 1 cup candy canes, mini or crushed
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 gingerbread men cookies, mini size
10 - 1 cup shortbread cookies
→ Savory & Salty Additions (optional)
11 - ½ cup roasted salted nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, or pecans)
12 - ½ cup popcorn, plain or caramel
→ Decorations
13 - Red and green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins as desired
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray for arranging the candy assortment.
02 - Place the largest items like cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels on one section of the board to create the appearance of a sack overflowing.
03 - Distribute clusters of assorted chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark around and on top of the cookies, allowing some to spill out from the base layer.
04 - Fill empty spaces with M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows for a colorful and textured effect.
05 - Add roasted salted nuts and popcorn strategically to provide a savory contrast to the sweetness, if desired.
06 - Place candy canes and sprinkle with red and green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold foil coins to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry place until serving.
