Snack board with caramel popcorn, chocolates, nuts, fruits, and cookies for gatherings and celebrations.
# Ingredient list:
→ Caramel Popcorn
01 - 8 cups caramel popcorn, store-bought or homemade
→ Chocolate & Sweets
02 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
03 - 1 cup assorted chocolates such as truffles, squares, or bark
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolates (for example, M&Ms)
→ Nuts & Seeds
06 - 3/4 cup roasted salted almonds
07 - 3/4 cup pecan halves
08 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), optional
→ Dried & Fresh Fruits
09 - 3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
10 - 1 cup green grapes, washed and stemmed
11 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Crackers & Cookies
12 - 1 cup butter crackers or graham crackers
13 - 1 cup vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Arrange caramel popcorn as the centerpiece on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Cluster chocolates, chocolate-covered pretzels, and mini marshmallows in bowls or piles around the popcorn.
03 - Place almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds in separate sections for accessibility.
04 - Scatter dried fruits near the nuts and arrange grapes and strawberries for visual appeal and freshness.
05 - Fill open spaces with butter crackers, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, and shortbread cookies to add texture.
06 - Alternate color groupings and textures for aesthetic balance and ensure similar ingredients are kept together.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap if preparing ahead.