Save 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 quickly became a holiday favorite in our family because it combines so many different flavors and textures in a unique mitten shape.
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.
Save Our family gathers around this dessert board every holiday season creating joyful moments and sweet memories.
Notes
For extra flair dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. Swap in your favorite seasonal candies or cookies. Pair with hot chocolate or mulled wine for a cozy experience.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter. Small bowls optional for loose candies. 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.
Save This mitten dessert board is a festive and effortless way to impress your guests and celebrate the season.
Recipe Q&A Section
- → How do I create the mitten shape for the dessert board?
Use cookies arranged on a large serving platter or place a mitten-shaped parchment paper outline as a guide. Layer treats within this shape for a festive display.
- → What types of chocolates work best for this board?
Milk chocolate squares, dark chocolate truffles, and pieces of white chocolate bark add variety in flavor and texture to the presentation.
- → Can I substitute seasonal candies or cookies?
Yes, feel free to swap in your preferred candies or cookies to suit seasonal themes or personal taste while maintaining the colorful variety.
- → How should fresh fruits be prepared for the board?
Wash and halve strawberries, keep grapes seedless, and sprinkle dried cranberries to add fresh color and texture contrasts throughout the arrangement.
- → Any tips for serving and storage?
Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate until ready. Adding powdered sugar before serving gives a snowy, festive touch.