A colorful holiday board brimming with chocolates, cookies, and sweet-salty contrasts 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 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, such as 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 as desired
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray to arrange the items.
02 - Place the largest items, such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels, as the base layer forming an overflowing sack effect on one section of the board.
03 - Cluster chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark among and around the cookies, allowing them to spill from the sack area.
04 - Distribute M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows in empty spaces to add color and textural contrast.
05 - Add nuts and popcorn to balance sweet flavors, if preferred.
06 - Top with candy canes and sprinkle decorative accents such as sprinkles or gold-foil coins.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry location until ready to serve.
