# Components:
→ Chocolate Coins
01 - 36 to 48 foil-wrapped chocolate gold coins (assorted sizes, quality chocolate preferred)
→ Decorations
02 - 2 tablespoons edible gold glitter or gold sanding sugar (optional)
03 - 12 festive ribbon strips, approximately 6 inches each
04 - 12 small gift tags or holiday stickers (optional)
→ Assembly
05 - 1/4 cup royal icing or melted chocolate (for stacking and adhering coins)
# Directions:
01 - Cover your work surface with parchment paper or a clean tray to catch any spills and simplify cleanup.
02 - Organize the chocolate coins into groups based on diameter, ensuring similar sizes are together.
03 - For each stack, choose three to four coins of descending sizes, placing the largest at the base and the smallest on top.
04 - Apply a small amount of royal icing or melted chocolate between each selected coin and press gently to bond.
05 - Let the assembled stacks rest for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up before handling further.
06 - Tie a decorative ribbon around each stack, securing with a knot or bow, and optionally attach a gift tag or sticker.
07 - Optionally, lightly brush the tops of the stacks with edible gold glitter or sprinkle with gold sanding sugar for added sparkle.
08 - Arrange the finished chocolate coin stacks on a decorative platter or use as a festive centerpiece.
