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.
We enjoy making these owl-themed snacks together, bringing a festive vibe to any gathering and delighting both kids and adults alike.
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:
- 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.
- Make Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until 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 a chocolate candy for the beak. Let cool.
- Prepare Owl Fruit Skewers:
- Thread one strawberry onto a skewer (pointed end up), followed by a banana slice. Add two blueberries on top for eyes (attach with a dab of honey if needed). Arrange on a tray to resemble owl faces.
- Make Chocolate Bark Tree Branches:
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries. Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in branch-like shapes. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then break into pieces.
- Arrange all treats artistically:
- Arrange all treats artistically on a large tray, grouping the owls together and placing chocolate branches as accents.
Save to Pinterest Our family loves gathering around to assemble these treats, creating special memories and encouraging creativity in the kitchen.
Additional Tips
For extra color, add fresh fruit or edible flowers to the tray for a lively presentation.
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.
Save to Pinterest These owl-themed treats are a delightful way to add whimsy to any party or gathering, sure to impress guests of all ages.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do you assemble the owl cookies?
Carefully twist open chocolate sandwich cookies, place candy eyes and a colored chocolate candy for the beak on one half, then press the other half underneath as the body.
- → What ingredients are used for the mini owl rice krispie treats?
They include Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, unsalted butter, mini pretzel twists for wings, small chocolate chips for eyes, and orange chocolate candies for beaks.
- → How are the owl fruit skewers arranged?
Strawberries are threaded onto skewers, topped with banana slices and blueberries placed as eyes, creating an owl face effect.
- → Can the chocolate bark be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, the melted chocolate mixed with almonds and dried cranberries can be spread and set in advance, then broken into branch-like pieces ready for serving.
- → Are there alternative ingredients suggested for allergies?
Swapping candies or cookies for allergy-friendly versions is recommended, and labels should be checked carefully for allergens like nuts and gluten.