Save A whimsical, family-friendly treat tray featuring adorable owl-shaped snacks and sweets—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or fun dessert tables.
This treat tray was a hit at our last family gathering, sparking smiles and lots of compliments from both kids and adults.
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 Treats:
- Arrange all treats artistically on a large tray grouping the owls together and placing chocolate branches as accents.
Save Watching the kids delight as they picked their favorite owl snacks created cherished family moments and joyful memories.
Notes
For extra color add fresh fruit or edible flowers to the tray. Swap out candies or cookies for allergy-friendly alternatives as needed. Pair with hot chocolate or apple cider for a cozy treat table.
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 This owl-themed treat tray is a fun and festive addition to any party that brings smiles all around.
Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the candy eyes stick to the cookies?
Use a small dab of frosting or melted chocolate as glue to firmly attach the candy eyes to the cookie surface.
- → What can I use if I don't have mini pretzels for the wings?
Substitute with thin pretzel sticks or small almond slivers to mimic wings while maintaining crunch.
- → Can the fruit skewers be prepared in advance?
Yes, prepare and assemble fruit skewers shortly before serving to keep the fruit fresh and vibrant.
- → What is the best way to melt dark chocolate for the bark?
Melt dark chocolate gently in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- → Are there any allergy-friendly options for the candies?
Look for dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free candy alternatives and verify labels carefully to accommodate allergies.