Bumblebee Candy Board (Printable view)

A vibrant candy spread with bee-shaped sweets, fresh berries, and honeycomb accents for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Bumblebee Candies

01 - 7 oz bee-shaped gummies or chocolate bumblebee candies

→ Yellow & Black Sweets

02 - 5 oz yellow jelly beans
03 - 5 oz black licorice wheels or sticks
04 - 3.5 oz lemon candy drops

→ Complementary Sweets

05 - 4 oz honeycomb toffee, broken into bite-sized pieces
06 - 4 oz white chocolate-covered pretzels
07 - 3 oz yellow M&Ms or similar candies

→ Fresh Accents

08 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
09 - 1 cup fresh golden raspberries or yellow grapes

→ Decorative Extras

10 - Edible flowers such as pansies or marigolds, optional
11 - Small sealed honey sticks, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Select a large serving board or platter to use as the foundation for the arrangement.
02 - Place the bee-shaped gummies or chocolates prominently in the center to create a visual focal point.
03 - Fan out yellow jelly beans, lemon candy drops, and yellow M&Ms in circular or striped patterns around the center, alternating with black licorice pieces for a bumblebee-striped effect.
04 - Fill gaps with honeycomb toffee, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and other complementary sweets to add variety and texture.
05 - Arrange fresh blackberries and golden raspberries or yellow grapes throughout for bursts of color and freshness.
06 - Optionally garnish with edible flowers and small sealed honey sticks, then serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and picnics
  • Fun and colorful presentation
02 -
  • For a nut-free board avoid candies containing nuts
  • Use vegan candies and chocolates as needed for dietary preferences
03 -
  • Avoid semicolons and dashes in your ingredient list
  • Arrange candies in alternating colors for visual appeal
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