Pick your board or box.

Go big. This is not the time to be modest.

Place your dips first.

Add small bowls of chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or cheesecake dip. Think of them as the “anchors” of your board.

Add larger items next.

Start placing cookies, fruits, and chocolate pieces around the board. Don’t overthink it—organized chaos is the goal.

Fill the gaps.

Now sprinkle in smaller items like candy, marshmallows, and nuts so there are no sad empty spaces staring back at you.

Balance colors and textures.

Try to spread out bright fruits, dark chocolate, and crunchy items evenly. Basically, make it look like you tried (even if you didn’t).

Final glam touch.

Add sprinkles, cookie crumbs, or a drizzle of melted chocolate over certain sections for that “I’m basically a dessert stylist” effect.