# Components:
→ 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 (optional)
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
# Method steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray for assembling the arrangement.
02 - Arrange larger items such as cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels in one section to form the visual of an overflowing sack.
03 - Distribute clusters of chocolate truffles and peppermint bark around and atop the base layer, allowing pieces to spill outward.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows to introduce color and texture variation.
05 - Add nuts and popcorn for salty contrast, if desired.
06 - Place candy canes and decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold-foil coins to finish the presentation.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
