Winter-themed board shaped like a mitten with chocolates, candies, cookies, and fresh fruits for seasonal celebrations.
# Components:
→ Chocolates
01 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate squares
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate truffles
03 - 1.75 oz white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
→ Candies
04 - 3.5 oz peppermint candies
05 - 2.65 oz gummy bears
06 - 2.65 oz chocolate-covered caramels
07 - 1.75 oz mini marshmallows
08 - 1.75 oz red and green candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
→ Cookies & Biscuits
09 - 8 shortbread cookies
10 - 8 gingerbread cookies, preferably mitten-shaped
11 - 8 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Extras
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
13 - 1 cup seedless grapes
14 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
15 - 0.5 cup candied nuts (pecans or almonds)
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or platter, outline the shape of a mitten using cookies or a sheet of parchment paper cut to size.
02 - Place the chocolates and truffles along the palm and thumb area of the mitten arrangement.
03 - Scatter candies and mini marshmallows throughout the mitten, concentrating them near the cuff area to create a fluffy appearance.
04 - Fill out the mitten shape by layering shortbread, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, alternating colors and textures for visual interest.
05 - Nestle fresh strawberries, grapes, and dried cranberries within the arrangement to add color and freshness.
06 - Disperse candied nuts in small clusters over the board to provide crunch.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
