Description

This dessert board is a vibrant and festive assortment of themed snacks perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring holiday or themed sugar cookies, brownie bites, chocolate-dipped pretzels, assorted chocolates, fresh fruits, and sweet dips, this no-cook dessert board offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures arranged beautifully on a wooden board or platter.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies and Baked Treats

12 sugar cookies, holiday or themed
8 brownie bites or mini cupcakes
12 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods

Chocolates and Candies

1 cup assorted chocolates such as truffles or wrapped candies
1 cup M&Ms or similar candy-coated chocolates, holiday or team-colored

Fresh Fruits

1 cup strawberries, halved
1 cup seedless grapes
1 cup apple slices, tossed with lemon juice

Dips and Sweets

1 cup chocolate fondue or hazelnut spread
1 cup marshmallow fluff or vanilla yogurt dip

Additional Snacks and Garnishes

1 cup popcorn, drizzled with white chocolate or colored sprinkles
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup festive sprinkles or edible glitter for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Serving Base: Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray to create the base where all snacks will be arranged for a visually appealing display.
Arrange Dips and Loose Candies: Place small bowls or ramekins on the board and fill them with dips like chocolate fondue or marshmallow fluff, as well as loose candies, to add variety and convenience for guests.
Position Baked Treats: Neatly group the sugar cookies, brownie bites, and mini cupcakes around the board to create structure and focal points among the snacks.
Fill with Chocolates and Themed Snacks: Distribute assorted chocolates, candy-coated chocolates, and chocolate-dipped pretzel rods among the baked treats to add color and texture contrasts.
Display Fresh Fruits: Fan out the halved strawberries, seedless grapes, and lemon-tossed apple slices in colorful, visually appealing sections to bring freshness and balance to the board.
Add Popcorn and Marshmallows: Scatter the white chocolate drizzled or sprinkle-covered popcorn along with mini marshmallows to fill in any gaps and enhance the festive look and sweetness.
Garnish and Finish: Lightly sprinkle festive sprinkles or edible glitter over the entire board for a sparkling finishing touch that elevates the presentation.
Serve: Provide small tongs, spoons, and napkins alongside the board to make it easy for guests to help themselves and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Choose a sturdy and large enough serving board or platter to comfortably hold all the snacks without overcrowding.
Use fresh fruits and toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
For a themed party, select candies and cookies that match the event colors or festive theme.
Substitute dips as desired, such as yogurt-based dips for lighter options.
This board is best served immediately to maintain freshness and texture of the components.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: dessert board, holiday snacks, themed dessert platter, no-cook dessert, party snacks, chocolate treats, fruit platter