Winter-themed mitten board with chocolates, candies, cookies, and festive treats for sharing and celebration.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 2.6 oz gummy bears
06 - 2.6 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, mitten-shaped if available
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, sketch the outline of a mitten using cookies or a parchment paper cutout.
02 - Arrange the milk chocolate squares and dark chocolate truffles along the palm and thumb sections of the mitten.
03 - Scatter peppermint candies and mini marshmallows across the cuff area to create a fluffy texture.
04 - Layer shortbread, gingerbread, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods to fill out the mitten shape, alternating colors and textures for visual interest.
05 - Nestle halved strawberries, grapes, and dried cranberries within the arrangement to enhance color and freshness.
06 - Sprinkle candied nuts in small sections to provide crunchy accents throughout.
07 - Serve the board immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.