Winter-inspired mitten-shaped board with chocolates, candies, cookies, and fresh fruit for festive occasions.
# 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 possible
11 - 8 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Extras
12 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
13 - 1 cup seedless grapes
14 - ½ cup dried cranberries
15 - ½ cup candied nuts (pecans or almonds)
# How-To:
01 - On a large serving board, create the outline of a mitten using cookies or a parchment paper template.
02 - Place milk chocolate squares and dark chocolate truffles along the palm and thumb area of the mitten shape.
03 - Scatter peppermint candies, gummy bears, chocolate-covered caramels, and mini marshmallows throughout, emphasizing the cuff region for a fluffy appearance.
04 - Fill the mitten with shortbread cookies, chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, and gingerbread cookies, alternating colors and textures for visual interest.
05 - Nestle halved strawberries, seedless grapes, and dried cranberries within the arrangement for bursts of color and freshness.
06 - Sprinkle candied pecans or almonds in small clusters to introduce crunch.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
