Winter-themed mitten-shaped board with chocolates, cookies, fruits, and festive candies for holiday sharing.
# 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 - 2.6 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 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
15 - 0.5 cup candied nuts (pecans or almonds)
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or platter, outline a mitten shape using cookies or a parchment paper cutout scaled to size.
02 - Arrange milk chocolate squares and dark chocolate truffles along the palm and thumb sections of the mitten outline.
03 - Evenly scatter peppermint candies and mini marshmallows focusing on the cuff area to create a fluffy appearance.
04 - Alternately position shortbread cookies, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods to fill the mitten's main section, balancing color and texture.
05 - Nestle halved strawberries, seedless grapes, and dried cranberries in exposed spaces to introduce freshness and vibrant color.
06 - Scatter candied nuts in small clusters to add contrast and crunch within the arrangement.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy for best freshness.
