Save to Pinterest A whimsical, family-friendly treat tray featuring adorable owl-shaped snacks and sweets—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or fun dessert tables.
This tray has brought smiles to my family's gatherings and is always a hit at kids' parties.
Ingredients
- Owl Cookies: 16 round chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g. Oreos), 32 candy eyes (store-bought or homemade), 16 yellow or orange chocolate candies (for beaks, e.g. M&Ms or Reeses Pieces)
- Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats: 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 16 mini pretzel twists (for wings), 16 small round chocolate chips (for eyes), 8 orange chocolate candies (for beaks)
- Owl Fruit Skewers: 2 bananas, sliced into 16 rounds, 16 large strawberries, tops removed, 32 blueberries, 8 wooden skewers
- Chocolate Bark Tree Branches: 200 g dark chocolate, 50 g slivered almonds, 50 g dried cranberries
Instructions
- Assemble Owl Cookies:
- a. Carefully twist open each chocolate sandwich cookie.
- b. Place two candy eyes on one half using a dab of frosting or melted chocolate as glue.
- c. Add a yellow or orange chocolate candy just below the eyes for the beak.
- d. Place the other cookie half underneath as the body and gently press together.
- Make Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats:
- a. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- b. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies cereal.
- c. Using greased hands, form 8 small oval shapes.
- d. While still warm, press two mini pretzel twists into the sides for wings.
- e. Add chocolate chips for eyes and a chocolate candy for the beak. Let cool.
- Prepare Owl Fruit Skewers:
- a. Thread one strawberry onto a skewer (pointed end up), followed by a banana slice.
- b. Add two blueberries on top for eyes (attach with a dab of honey if needed).
- c. Arrange on a tray to resemble owl faces.
- Make Chocolate Bark Tree Branches:
- a. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- b. Stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries.
- c. Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in branch-like shapes.
- d. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then break into pieces.
- Arrange Treats:
- Arrange all treats artistically on a large tray, grouping the owls together and placing chocolate branches as accents.
Save to Pinterest This treat tray always brings my family together and creates wonderful memories during celebrations.
Required Tools
Saucepan, mixing bowls, baking sheet, parchment paper, skewers, small offset spatula or butter knife.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (cookies), milk, soy, nuts (almonds), eggs (possible in candies), gluten. Check all candy and cookie labels for allergen cross-contamination if necessary.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~270, Total Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 3 g per serving (8 servings).
Save to Pinterest Serve these owl-themed treats at your next party and watch the smiles grow.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the owl cookies?
Twist open each chocolate sandwich cookie, place two candy eyes on one half with frosting or melted chocolate as glue, add a colored candy for the beak, then press the other cookie half underneath as the body.
- → What ingredients are used for the mini owl treats?
Mini owl treats combine melted butter and marshmallows mixed with Rice Krispies cereal, shaped into ovals, decorated with mini pretzel twists for wings, chocolate chips for eyes, and colored candies for beaks.
- → How are the owl fruit skewers prepared?
Thread strawberries and banana slices onto wooden skewers, then top with blueberries arranged as eyes, using a dab of honey to help them stick if needed.
- → What is the process for making chocolate bark branches?
Melt dark chocolate and stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries. Spread onto parchment paper in branch shapes, then set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm before breaking into pieces.
- → Can this treat tray accommodate dietary restrictions?
Allergy-friendly swaps can be made for candies and cookies. Check ingredient labels carefully and consider alternatives to nuts or gluten if needed.
- → How long does preparation and assembly take?
The entire treat tray can be assembled in about 30 minutes, with no cooking time required.