Pin A festive, eye-catching candy board overflowing with holiday treats—perfect for parties or as a whimsical Christmas centerpiece. Sweet, salty, and colorful, this board appeals to all ages and can be customized with your favorite candies.
Ingredients
- Chocolates & Candies: 1 cup red and green M&Ms, 1 cup assorted holiday chocolate truffles, 1 cup peppermint bark pieces, 1 cup candy canes (mini or crushed), 1 cup gummy bears or holiday gummies, 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels, 1 cup marshmallows (mini or shaped)
- Cookies & Crunchy Treats: 1 cup holiday sugar cookies (mini or cut-out shapes), 1 cup gingerbread men cookies (mini size), 1 cup shortbread cookies
- Savory & Salty Additions (optional for contrast): ½ cup roasted, salted nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, or pecans), ½ cup popcorn (plain or caramel)
- Decorations: Red and green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins (as desired)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the largest items (cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels) as the base layer, creating a sack overflowing effect in one section of the board.
- Step 3:
- Add clusters of chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark in and around the cookies, letting them spill out from the sack area.
- Step 4:
- Fill gaps with M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows for color and texture variation.
- Step 5:
- Add savory or salty items like nuts and popcorn to balance the sweetness, if desired.
- Step 6:
- Finish with candy canes and decorative touches such as sprinkles or gold-foil coins.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until serving.
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Pin Recipe Q&A
- → What type of candy works best for this board?
Use a mix of chocolates like truffles, peppermint bark, candy canes, gummies, and chocolate-covered pretzels to provide variety in flavor and texture.
- → Can I add savory items to balance flavors?
Yes, roasted salted nuts and popcorn add a pleasant salty contrast that complements the sweet candies well.
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Start with larger cookies and pretzels as a base, cluster chocolates and peppermint bark nearby, then fill gaps with smaller candies and marshmallows for color and texture.
- → Are there options for dietary restrictions?
Consider substituting gluten-free cookies and choose candies that match dietary needs. Always check labels for allergens.
- → What tools are helpful for assembling this board?
A large wooden board or platter, small bowls for loose candies, and tongs or serving spoons assist in neat arrangement and serving.
- → How long can the board be stored before serving?
Cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness until ready to serve.