A vibrant holiday candy board featuring chocolates, cookies, nuts, and colorful accents for festive occasions.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 marshmallows (mini or shaped)
→ 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 for contrast)
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)
# Instructions:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray suitable for arranging the treats.
02 - Arrange the largest items, such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels, concentrated in one section to form the overflowing sack effect.
03 - Position clusters of chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark around and within the base layer to accentuate the sack's fullness.
04 - Fill gaps with M&Ms, gummy candies, and marshmallows to add color and texture variety.
05 - Optionally add roasted salted nuts and popcorn in small groups to balance sweetness with savory notes.
06 - Top with candy canes and sprinkle decorations such as edible glitter or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins for visual appeal.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
