Pin this 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 and enjoy a festive centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 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): 1 cup
- Holiday sugar cookies (mini or cut-out shapes): 1 cup
- Gingerbread men cookies (mini size): 1 cup
- Shortbread cookies: 1 cup
- Roasted, salted nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, or pecans): ½ cup
- Popcorn (plain or caramel): ½ cup
- 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.
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Notes
Personalize with your favorite candies or themed treats. Substitute gluten-free cookies if needed. Add dried fruits for a healthier touch. Pair with hot cocoa or festive cocktails.
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
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Recipe FAQs
- → What types of candies work best for this board?
Use a mix of chocolates, peppermint bark, gummies, and candy canes to create diverse textures and festive colors.
- → Can I add savory elements to the board?
Yes, including roasted nuts and popcorn adds a savory contrast that enhances the sweet flavors.
- → How should I arrange items for the sack overflow effect?
Place larger cookies and pretzels as a base, then cluster chocolates and candies around and spilling out to mimic a spilling sack.
- → Is any special equipment needed?
A large wooden board or platter works best. Small bowls or tongs help with serving loose candies.
- → Can this board be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can assemble it ahead and cover loosely, storing in a cool, dry place until serving.