Cozy Mitten Dessert Board

A charming, winter-inspired dessert board arranged in the shape of a mitten, featuring an assortment of chocolates, candies, cookies, and festive snacks—perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations.

This dessert board always brings smiles at our holiday parties and is a festive way to share treats with friends and family.

Ingredients

• Chocolates: 100 g milk chocolate squares, 100 g dark chocolate truffles, 50 g white chocolate bark broken into pieces
• Candies: 100 g peppermint candies, 75 g gummy bears, 75 g chocolate-covered caramels, 50 g mini marshmallows, 50 g red and green candy-coated chocolates (such as M&Ms)
• Cookies & Biscuits: 8 shortbread cookies, 8 gingerbread cookies mitten-shaped if possible, 8 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
• Fruits & Extras: 1 cup fresh strawberries halved, 1 cup seedless grapes, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup candied nuts (such as pecans or almonds)

Instructions

Step 1:

On a large platter or board outline the shape of a mitten using cookies or a sheet of parchment paper cut to size.

Step 2:

Arrange the chocolates and truffles along the palm and thumb area of the mitten.

Step 3:

Place candies and mini marshmallows throughout focusing on the cuff area for a fluffy effect.

Step 4:

Layer cookies chocolate-dipped pretzels and gingerbread to fill out the mitten shape alternating colors and textures for visual appeal.

Step 5:

Tuck in fresh strawberries grapes and dried cranberries to add pops of color and freshness.

Step 6:

Sprinkle candied nuts in small clusters for crunch.

Step 7:

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

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This dessert board has become a tradition bringing my family and friends closer during the holidays.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter, small bowls optional for loose candies, and a knife for cutting fruit.

Allergen Information

Contains milk nuts gluten soy eggs depending on cookie and chocolate brands. Some candies and cookies may contain traces of peanuts or other allergens always check ingredient labels if allergies are a concern.

Nutritional Information

Calories 320 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 46 g Protein 4 g per serving.

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This cozy mitten dessert board is perfect for spreading holiday cheer and easy to customize for any celebration.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

→ How can I shape the dessert layout like a mitten?

Use cookies or a parchment paper cut-out as a guide to outline the mitten shape on your serving board before arranging the treats.

→ What types of chocolates work best for this board?

Milk chocolate squares, dark chocolate truffles, and pieces of white chocolate bark offer a good balance of flavors and colors.

→ Can I substitute the candies?

Yes, seasonal candies or your favorites like peppermint, gummies, or chocolate-covered caramels can be swapped to suit taste or availability.

→ How should the fresh fruits be prepared?

Strawberries should be halved, and grapes washed and left whole to add freshness and visual contrast to the board.

→ What is a recommended way to add crunch?

Sprinkle clusters of candied nuts like pecans or almonds throughout the board to introduce a crunchy texture.

→ Is it better to serve immediately or later?

Serving immediately preserves freshness, but you can cover and refrigerate the board until ready to enjoy if needed.