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 has been a hit at every family party, sparking joy and creativity among the kids as they help assemble the adorable owl snacks.
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 on a large tray grouping the owls together and placing chocolate branches as accents.
Save This treat tray always brings smiles when shared with family and friends during holidays and birthday parties.
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 (per serving)
Calories ~270 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 44 g Protein 3 g
Save These owl-themed treats add a whimsical touch to any event and are simple enough for kids to help make.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the owl eyes for the cookies?
Use candy eyes placed on cookie halves, secured with a small amount of frosting or melted chocolate as glue for stability.
- → What is the best way to shape the Rice Krispie treats?
Form the mixture into small oval shapes using greased hands while still warm, then press mini pretzel twists on the sides for wings.
- → Can the fruit skewers be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, assembling the fruit skewers a few hours in advance and keeping them refrigerated helps maintain freshness and shape.
- → How do I melt the chocolate for the bark without burning it?
Melt chocolate slowly in a microwave in short bursts or use a double boiler to gently heat until smooth.
- → Are there any allergen considerations in this tray?
This tray contains wheat, milk, soy, nuts (almonds), and gluten; substitute ingredients as needed for allergies.
- → What occasions suit this owl-themed treat tray?
Ideal for kid’s parties, family gatherings, dessert tables, or any fun, festive events that benefit from creative snacks.