Pin It 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. Substitute gluten-free cookies if needed. Add dried fruits for a healthier touch. Pair with hot cocoa or festive cocktails.
Ingredients
- Chocolates & Candies: 1 cup 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)
- Cookies & Crunchy Treats: 1 cup holiday sugar cookies (mini or cut-out shapes), 1 cup gingerbread men cookies (mini size), 1 cup shortbread cookies
- Savory & Salty Additions (optional for contrast): ½ cup roasted, salted nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews, or pecans), ½ cup popcorn (plain or caramel)
- Decorations: 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.
Pin It This candy board brings family and friends together, creating joyful holiday memories around a whimsical festive centerpiece.
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 per serving (estimate)
Category & Difficulty
Dessert / Snack Board, Easy difficulty, American cuisine, Serves 8–10, Vegetarian diet
Pin It This festive candy board is the perfect finishing touch to any holiday gathering, combining flavors and textures that delight every guest.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of candies work best for this board?
Variety is key: include chocolates, peppermint bark, candy canes, gummies, and chocolate-covered pretzels for diverse flavors and textures.
- → Can I add salty elements to the board?
Yes, adding salted nuts or popcorn provides a pleasant contrast to the sweet treats and enhances the overall flavor experience.
- → How do I arrange the items for the best presentation?
Start with larger cookies and pretzels as the base around one corner, then cluster chocolates and smaller candies spilling outward for an overflowing effect.
- → Are there suggestions for decorations?
Sprinkles, edible glitter, and gold-foil wrapped coins make festive accents, adding sparkle and holiday charm to the board.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Cover loosely and keep in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness until the next serving.