Hoot Owl Themed Treat Tray (Printable Version)

A playful assortment of owl-shaped snacks and fruity treats perfect for festive gatherings and dessert tables.

# Ingredient List:

→ Owl Cookies

01 - 16 round chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
02 - 32 candy eyes (store-bought or homemade)
03 - 16 yellow or orange chocolate candies (for beaks, e.g., M&Ms or Reese's Pieces)

→ Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats

04 - 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
05 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 16 mini pretzel twists (for wings)
08 - 16 small round chocolate chips (for eyes)
09 - 8 orange chocolate candies (for beaks)

→ Owl Fruit Skewers

10 - 2 bananas, sliced into 16 rounds
11 - 16 large strawberries, tops removed
12 - 32 blueberries
13 - 8 wooden skewers

→ Chocolate Bark Tree Branches

14 - 7 oz dark chocolate
15 - 1.75 oz slivered almonds
16 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

# Steps:

01 - Carefully twist open each chocolate sandwich cookie. Place two candy eyes on one half using a dab of frosting or melted chocolate as glue. Add a yellow or orange chocolate candy just below the eyes for the beak. Place the other cookie half underneath as the body and gently press together.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies cereal. Using greased hands, form 8 small oval shapes. While still warm, press two mini pretzel twists into the sides for wings. Add chocolate chips for eyes and an orange chocolate candy for the beak. Let cool completely.
03 - Thread one strawberry onto each skewer with the pointed end up, followed by a banana slice. Add two blueberries on top for eyes, attaching with a small dab of honey if needed. Arrange the skewers on a tray to resemble owl faces.
04 - Melt dark chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth. Stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in branch-like shapes. Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then break into pieces.
05 - Artistically arrange all owl-themed treats on a large tray, grouping the owl cookies and Rice Krispie treats together and placing chocolate bark branches as accents.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun owl-themed snacks for kids and parties
  • Variety of treats including cookies, rice krispie treats, fruit skewers, and chocolate bark
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  • For extra color, add fresh fruit or edible flowers to the tray.
  • Swap out candies or cookies for allergy-friendly alternatives as needed.
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  • Use greased hands to shape rice krispie treats easily.
  • Attach candy eyes using a dab of frosting or melted chocolate for best adhesion.
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