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Candy Dessert Board

A festive candy dessert board featuring a variety of colorful treats, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Board Components
  • 1 large board Large board or baking sheet Lined with parchment
  • 1 cup Candy canes, crushed For sprinkling
  • 1 sprig Rosemary For decorating
  • 1 dish Hot cocoa mix or caramel dip
  • 1 batch Sugar cookies or shortbread Optional baked elements
Candy Varieties
  • 1 cup Truffles Any variety
  • 1 cup Fudge squares Any preferred flavor
  • 1 cup Chocolate-covered pretzels
  • 1 cup Gumdrops
  • 1 cup Chocolate bark shards
  • 1 cup Mini marshmallows

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pick a theme for your dessert board, such as red and white peppermint or cozy chocolate and caramel.
  2. Arrange larger items first like bowls of truffles or fudge squares on the board.
  3. Fill in gaps with smaller pieces: chocolate-covered pretzels, candy canes, mini marshmallows, gumdrops, and chocolate bark shards.
Decoration and Serving
  1. Sprinkle crushed candy cane for sparkle and tuck in rosemary sprigs for a wreath vibe.
  2. Add a small dish of hot cocoa mix or caramel dip in an empty space.
  3. If desired, place some baked elements like sugar cookies or shortbread to balance the sweets.
  4. Label any items that may contain allergens and keep a stack of napkins nearby.

Notes

Easy to recreate and suitable for all guests, make sure to highlight allergen information. Keeping the process simple is key to enjoyment.