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a wreath shaped charcuterie board with candy and cookies.
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String Licorice Bow

Adorn your holiday dessert wreath-shaped charcuterie board with a simple string licorice bow. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how.
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time7 minutes
Total Time8 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Pair kitchen shears

Materials

  • 1 Pkg Long Red String Licorice

Instructions

  • Begin by removing the licorice from its packaging.
    the licorice in the packaging.
  • Set aside three strings of licorice; these will be used to tie the bow later.
    a ball of licorice with 3 strings set aside.
  • Take the remaining bundle of licorice and use your hands to separate approximately ½ of the licorice from the bundle. The remaining licorice can be saved for enjoyment later.
    ½ of the ball of licorice is needed for this bow.
  • Lay the bundle of licorice in a straight line. Gently take the right end of the licorice bundle and bring the ends down to the center, allowing about 4 to 5 inches to hang.
    a bent clump of licorice!
  • Repeat the same process with the left side of the bundle and cross it over the right side.
    criss crossing the ends of the licorice.
  • Gather the licorice at the center where the two sides crossed.
    gathering the center of the licorice to bring the bow together.
  • Now, take the three licorice strings that you set aside earlier and place them vertically under the gathered center.
    bow with the 3 strings to tie placed under the bow.
  • With caution to prevent breakage, tie the licorice strings in a double knot at the center of the bow.
    the knot at the center of the licorice bow.
  • Carefully flip the bow over to the backside.
    bow flipped over.
  • Double knot in the back using the tails from the 3 strings from the front knot. This will reinforce your bow.
    back knot on the bow for reinforcement.
  • Flip the bow back over, so it's right side up. With Kitchen shears trim the ends so the tails of the bow are even.
    kitchen scissors cutting the end of the tails.
  • Here is a shot of the finished bow.
    The finished bow.
  • Gently place the licorice bow on top of the charcuterie board. Feel free to "fluff" it a bit by gently pulling on some of the licorice. Arrange candies, cookies, and fruit around and within the bow to your preference.
    a wreath shaped charcuterie board with candy and cookies.