A vibrant holiday board filled with chocolates, cookies, gummies, and nuts for festive gatherings.
# Components:
→ 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 mini or cut-out holiday sugar cookies
09 - 1 cup mini gingerbread men cookies
10 - 1 cup shortbread cookies
→ Savory & Salty Additions
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 (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your serving surface.
02 - Position the largest items such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels to form a sack overflowing effect on one section of the board.
03 - Place clusters of assorted chocolate truffles and peppermint bark in and around the base layer, allowing them to spill outward naturally.
04 - Fill in gaps with M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows to introduce vibrant color and varied texture.
05 - Add roasted nuts and popcorn selectively to balance the sweetness and provide contrast, if desired.
06 - Top with candy canes and finish the display using sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold-foil chocolate coins.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
