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
- 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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Required Tools
Large board or platter Small bowls (optional for loose candies) Tongs or small serving spoons
Allergen Information
Contains milk soy wheat (gluten) tree nuts and possible peanuts depending on candy selection Always check individual candy and cookie labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 3 g
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Kitchen Help
- → What is the best base for assembling the board?
A large wooden board or platter works well for creating the layered arrangement and showcasing the treats.
- → Can the candy board accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, you can substitute gluten-free cookies and choose candies that fit specific dietary needs.
- → How do I balance sweet and salty flavors on the board?
Including roasted salted nuts and popcorn alongside chocolates and gummies creates a pleasing contrast.
- → How long does the assembled candy board stay fresh?
It is best served immediately but can be loosely covered and stored in a cool, dry place for a few hours.
- → What decorative elements enhance the presentation?
Sprinkles, edible glitter, and gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins add sparkle and festivity.