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Candy Dessert

Delightful Candy Dessert Board for Your Holiday Gatherings

This Candy Dessert features a variety of homemade treats perfect for holiday celebrations, creating a delightful centerpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers Acts as the rich base layer.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Use full-fat version for best texture.
For the Peanut Brittle
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Key ingredient for crunchy texture.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Keep at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Raw Peanuts Traditional choice for brittle.
For the Peppermint Bark
  • 2 cups White Melting Wafers Contrasts beautifully with dark chocolate.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract A little goes a long way.
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Adds crunch and festive flair.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Christmas Colored M&M's Adds color to dessert board.
  • 1 cup Christmas Sprinkles Enhances visual appeal.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Balances sweetness of caramel-based candies.

Equipment

  • 8x8 square cake pan
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pan by lining an 8x8 square cake pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt dark chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Pour melted chocolate into the prepared pan and spread evenly to form a base layer.
  4. Allow dark chocolate layer to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Melt white melting wafers using the same microwave technique and pour over the dark layer.
  6. Sprinkle M&M's, sprinkles, and nonpareils over the white chocolate while it's warm.
  7. Chill the pan in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until completely firm.
  8. Remove from pan using parchment overhang, cut into squares, and arrange on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make your Candy Dessert a day in advance for optimal freshness. Store in an airtight container.

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