Winter mitten-shaped board with assorted chocolates, candies, cookies, and festive snacks for cozy gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolates
01 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate squares
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate truffles
03 - 1.75 oz white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
→ Candies
04 - 3.5 oz peppermint candies
05 - 2.6 oz gummy bears
06 - 2.6 oz chocolate-covered caramels
07 - 1.75 oz mini marshmallows
08 - 1.75 oz red and green candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
→ Cookies & Biscuits
09 - 8 shortbread cookies
10 - 8 gingerbread cookies, mitten-shaped if possible
11 - 8 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Extras
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
13 - 1 cup seedless grapes
14 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries
15 - 0.25 cup candied nuts (such as pecans or almonds)
# Instructions:
01 - Using a large serving board or parchment paper, outline the shape of a mitten with cookies or by cutting the paper to size.
02 - Place milk chocolate squares and dark chocolate truffles along the palm and thumb area of the mitten outline.
03 - Scatter peppermint candies, gummy bears, chocolate-covered caramels, and mini marshmallows throughout, concentrating candies near the cuff area for a fluffy appearance.
04 - Fill out the mitten shape by arranging shortbread cookies, gingerbread cutouts, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, alternating colors and textures for visual interest.
05 - Nestle halved strawberries, seedless grapes, and dried cranberries within the arrangement to provide color contrast and freshness.
06 - Scatter candied pecans or almonds in small clusters for added crunch and flavor bursts.
07 - Serve the assembled board immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
