Save A whimsical, family-friendly treat tray featuring adorable owl-shaped snacks and sweets—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or fun dessert tables.
I created this treat tray to delight my family and friends during a kids party, and everyone loved the fun owl theme and tasty treats.
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.
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Notes
For extra color add fresh fruit or edible flowers to the tray. 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
Nutritional Information
Calories approx 270 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 44 g Protein 3 g per serving
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Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the owl cookies?
Twist open each sandwich cookie, place candy eyes on one half using frosting or melted chocolate to stick, then add a candy beak below the eyes and press the other cookie half underneath as the body.
- → What ingredients are used for the mini owl rice krispie treats?
They include Rice Krispies cereal, mini marshmallows, butter, mini pretzels for wings, small chocolate chips for eyes, and orange chocolate candies for beaks.
- → How are the owl fruit skewers arranged?
Skewer a strawberry first, add a banana round, then two blueberries on top for eyes. Honey can help secure the blueberries if needed.
- → What is the method for making the chocolate bark branches?
Melt dark chocolate, stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries, spread into branch-like shapes on parchment paper, then let set until firm before breaking into pieces.
- → Can I customize the treats for allergies?
Yes, candies or cookies can be swapped with allergy-friendly options to accommodate dietary needs without compromising the theme.
- → What tools are needed to prepare the tray?
A saucepan, mixing bowls, baking sheet, parchment paper, skewers, and a small offset spatula or butter knife are useful for assembly.