A vibrant holiday board filled with chocolates, cookies, and sweet and salty treats for festive occasions.
# What You Need:
→ 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 holiday sugar cookies (mini or cut-out shapes)
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 popcorn (plain or caramel)
→ Decorations
13 - Red and green sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins as desired
# How-To:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray to arrange the items upon.
02 - Place the largest items such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels as a foundational layer, forming a sack overflowing effect on one area of the board.
03 - Distribute assorted chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark among and around the cookies to create a spilling effect.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows to provide color contrast and varied textures.
05 - Optionally add nuts and popcorn to balance sweetness and enhance flavor complexity.
06 - Top the board with candy canes and sprinkle decorative elements such as edible glitter or gold foil-wrapped coins.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
