Introduction

The Christmas Dessert Board is the perfect treat to gather your loved ones during the cozy winter months. Packed with seasonal sweets and festive touches, it turns any gathering into a warm, joyful celebration around the fireplace. This dessert board invites you to relax, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy a winter wonderland moment with friends and family.

The image shows a wooden board filled with many sweet treats and three white cups of hot chocolate topped with frothy snowman faces made of white foam, with black eyes and mouths and an orange nose. On the board, there are rolled wafer sticks striped with chocolate, small white and red peppermints, round cookies with jam centers in light yellow and brown, chocolate-covered cookies with white sprinkles, white peppermint-covered pretzels with red bits, patterns of gingerbread cookies shaped like little men, and round golden waffle cookies. Pecans are scattered around, and green pine sprigs add a festive touch, all placed on a white marbled textured surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Maple Glazed Pecans

Frosted Gingerbread Men Cookies

Cocoa Baton Wafer Cookies

White Chocolate Peppermint Covered Pretzels

Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Oreos

Dark Chocolate Mint Star Cookies

Italian Waffle Cookies

Biscotti

Peppermint Candy Melts

Thumbprint Jam Cookies

Hot Chocolate Mix

Marshmallow Snowmen (see tutorial HERE)

Instructions

Step 1: Gather all your seasonal treats in one place, making sure to include a variety of textures and flavors like crunchy pecans, soft cookies, and rich chocolates.

Step 2: Arrange the treats artfully on a large serving board or platter, grouping similar items together while mixing colors and shapes for visual appeal.

Step 3: Add the marshmallow snowmen as charming centerpieces to bring a festive and playful touch to your dessert display.

Step 4: Prepare hot chocolate mix in mugs and place them alongside the dessert board to complete the cozy winter experience.

Step 5: Enhance the atmosphere with seasonal decorations like pine garland, twinkle lights, and cozy blankets to invite guests to relax and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Substitute any unavailable treats with your favorite holiday sweets from local stores or online shops to customize your board.

Include seasonal fresh fruits like clementines or cranberries to add a bright, fresh contrast to the rich desserts.

For a gluten-free option, replace cookies with gluten-free varieties or homemade treats using almond flour.

Create a themed hot chocolate bar with a variety of toppings like whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and crushed peppermint.

FAQs

Can I prepare the dessert board ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the dessert board a few hours before your event. Keep it covered and at room temperature to preserve freshness. Add any marshmallow decorations just before serving to keep them from melting or getting soggy.

Where can I find marshmallow snowmen?

You can make marshmallow snowmen yourself using simple supplies and a tutorial, or sometimes find them seasonally at specialty stores. The tutorial linked above provides easy step-by-step instructions to create your own festive snowmen.