½cupvariety of candies(chocolates, gummies, marshmallows, whatever you like)
optional: whipped cream, nutella, peanut butter, cookie butter, jams or jellies depending on what kind of dessert board you are going for.
Instructions
Pick a theme for your board and gather your items. Aim for a variety -- something crunchy, something salty, something chocolate, something fresh, etc.
Lay out your ingredients and begin by arranging your focal points on the board -- this could be the largest or most exciting ingredient, or a key to your theme.
Work your way down your list of ingredients according to size. Place the largest items, then the second largest, and fill in the gaps with the smallest items last. Aim for pops of color in different areas for visual interest.
Keep in mind how long you will need to store it before people arrive. Most items can be left at room temperature for a couple of hours, but you may want to wait until just before serving if you have items that should stay cold.
Notes
Though you really don't need a recipe for this board, here is a list of exactly what is pictured in mine in case you are wondering:
roasted, salted almonds
dark chocolate covered almonds
salted caramel pretzel pieces (Snyder's brand)
praline peanuts
chocolate hazelnut roll cookies
coconut flavor cookie chips (the flat cookies)
mini powdered donuts
chocolate covered pretzels
dried apricots
fresh strawberries
fresh blueberries
fresh white peaches
**I photographed this board at the end of summer, so I had access to fresh fruit that didn't cost a ton. Please adjust your fresh fruit options according to what is available and in season.