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Home › Blog › Create a Dazzling Holiday Cookie Tray or Candy Charcuterie Board (the Easy Way!)

Create a Dazzling Holiday Cookie Tray or Candy Charcuterie Board (the Easy Way!)

Sarah Lempon November 9, 2021301
Create a Dazzling Holiday Cookie Tray or Candy Charcuterie Board (the Easy Way!) All Things with Purpose Sarah Lemp 8

Cookie Trays and Candy Charcuterie Boards

Charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. Fun to pronounce (shar-cood-ery), charcuterie most often refers to a meat and cheese board. Lately, the charcuterie trend has taken over the cookie and candy world! While I honestly love this trend (and I love that candy charcuterie boards exist), is this just a fancy way of saying “cookie tray?” I mean, haven’t we all been arranging Christmas cookies on a tray for years? Maybe we have, but I’ve definitely been inspired by the new level we’re taking this cookie arranging thing. That, and I just love seeing all these beautiful, Christmasy goodies pop up in my Instagram feed!

TIP: Let yourself off the hook. There is nothing wrong with buying store bought cookies or tubes of ready-made dough if time is short. The presentation will steal the show.

 

Tips for Creating a Gorgeous Holiday Tray Using Store Bought Cookies (Gasp!)

That’s right, store bought cookies. While I do love holiday baking and I have spent years of my life rolling dough and decorating Christmas cookies, sometimes life happens and #aintnobodygottimeforthat

Whether you have baked your own cookies or are heading to the store, here are my tips for creating a gorgeous display of holiday treats.

  • Gather an assortment of different sizes
  • Look for different textures
  • Grab some things that look cute, even though they may taste gross
  • Remember to include a variety of different flavors and styles of treats to satisfy everyone
  • Include candy and fancy marshmallows
  • Use a specific color theme or go with an assortment

TIP: It is usually cheaper to buy small packages of different cookies instead of purchasing a large party tray that the store has put together. Make your own cookie tray to save money!

For More Inspiration…

If you need more ideas, I suggest heading to Instagram and searching the hashtags:

  • #christmascharcuterie
  • #candycharcuterie
  • #candyboard

You could also search for “Christmas charcuterie board” on Pinterest or check out my Charcuterie pinterest board!

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About Sarah Lemp

Sarah Lemp is the owner and content creator at allthingswithpurpose.com and motorcitymouse.com. She has published 3 books, including an Amazon best-selling book on RV renovations. Sarah has worked personally with large brands like Meta, Disney and HGTV, sharing family travel tips and budget lifestyle content. Sarah is originally from Michigan, but now resides in Florida with her husband, Jay and their 5 kids. Sarah thrives on small budgets and can scale any size project to fit the means. She renovates ugly RVs and loves seeing old things become new. Sarah is a huge supporter of family travel because of the team-building impact it can have, and ability to cultivate an appreciation for other cultures and walks of life.

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