Santas Sack Candy Avalanche (Printable version)

A colorful holiday candy display balancing sweet, salty, and crunchy layers for festive occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray to serve as the base.
02 - Place the largest items such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels in one section to create a sack overflowing appearance.
03 - Position clusters of chocolate truffles and peppermint bark around the base layer, allowing them to spill naturally.
04 - Scatter M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows throughout to add color and texture variation.
05 - Add roasted salted nuts and popcorn where desired to provide a balance to the sweetness.
06 - Top the board with candy canes and sprinkle decorations such as edible glitter or gold foil coins.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties
  • Customizable with your favorite candies
02 -
  • Contains milk, soy, wheat (gluten), tree nuts, and possible peanuts depending on candy selection
  • Always check individual candy and cookie labels for allergens
03 -
  • Customize candy choices to suit your guests' preferences
  • Include savory elements for balance and contrast
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