A colorful holiday spread featuring chocolates, cookies, gummies, and crunchy treats for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 marshmallows, mini or shaped
→ Cookies & Crunchy Treats
08 - 1 cup holiday sugar cookies, mini or cut-out shapes
09 - 1 cup gingerbread men cookies, mini size
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
# Directions:
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 on one section of the board to create an overflowing sack effect.
03 - Position clusters of assorted chocolates, truffles, and peppermint bark in and around the cookies, allowing them to spill outward naturally.
04 - Distribute M&Ms, gummies, and marshmallows to fill gaps and provide colorful texture.
05 - Add roasted salted nuts and popcorn for contrast and balance to the sweetness, if desired.
06 - Top the display with candy canes and apply decorative touches such as sprinkles or gold foil-wrapped coins.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover loosely and store in a cool, dry place until ready to present.
