Cozy Mitten Dessert Board (Printable Version)

Winter-themed dessert board featuring chocolates, cookies, candies, fresh fruits, and festive snacks in a mitten shape.

# What You 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 (such as 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 (such as pecans or almonds)

# How To Make:

01 - Use cookies or parchment paper to outline a mitten shape on a large serving board.
02 - Arrange milk chocolate squares and dark chocolate truffles along the palm and thumb areas.
03 - Distribute peppermint candies, gummy bears, chocolate-covered caramels, and mini marshmallows especially around the cuff for a fluffy look.
04 - Layer shortbread cookies, gingerbread cookies, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods to fully form the mitten shape, alternating colors and textures for contrast.
05 - Nestle fresh strawberries, seedless grapes, and dried cranberries for bursts of color and freshness.
06 - Sprinkle candied nuts in small clusters across the board for textural contrast.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for cozy gatherings
  • Festive and visually appealing dessert arrangement
02 -
  • Contains common allergens such as milk nuts gluten soy and eggs depending on ingredients
  • Swap seasonal candies or cookies for variation
03 -
  • Use a parchment paper template to perfect the mitten shape
  • Alternate colors and textures to keep the board visually interesting
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