Save 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.
Personalize with your favorite candies or themed treats
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.
Save Substitute gluten free cookies if needed
Required Tools
Large board or platter, Small bowls (optional, for loose candies), Tongs or small serving spoons
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 48 g, Protein: 3 g
Category and Serving
Category Dessert / Snack Board, Difficulty Easy, Cuisine American, Yield Serves 8–10, Diet Vegetarian
Save This candy board is sure to delight guests and bring festive joy to any gathering
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What is the best base for arranging the candy board?
A large wooden board or platter works well to hold and display the assortment of candies and cookies.
- → Can salty items be included on this board?
Yes, adding roasted nuts or popcorn introduces a savory contrast that balances the sweetness.
- → How should the candies be arranged for the best effect?
Start with larger items like cookies and pretzels as a base, then cluster chocolates and peppermint bark, filling gaps with smaller candies and marshmallows for texture and color.
- → Is it possible to personalize the candy selection?
Absolutely, you can customize the board with your favorite candies and swap cookies for gluten-free options if needed.
- → How long can the board be stored before serving?
Cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place; serve immediately or within a limited time to maintain freshness.