Save A whimsical family-friendly treat tray featuring adorable owl-shaped snacks and sweets—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or fun dessert tables.
This tray was a hit at my last family party everyone loved the theme and variety of 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 all treats artistically:
- Group the owls together and place chocolate branches as accents on a large tray.
Save Making this tray brought my family together especially the kids who enjoyed crafting their own owls.
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 cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories ~270 total fat 9 g carbohydrates 44 g protein 3 g per serving
Save This treat tray is sure to impress at any party or gathering try adding personal touches to make it your own.
Common Questions
- → How do I make the owl eyes on the cookies?
Use candy eyes attached to one cookie half with a dab of frosting or melted chocolate acting as glue to secure them in place.
- → What can I use to form wings on the marshmallow treats?
Mini pretzel twists are pressed into the sides of warm marshmallow cereal shapes to create cute wing details.
- → How do I assemble the owl fruit skewers?
Thread a strawberry, a banana slice, and two blueberries onto a wooden skewer to mimic owl faces, securing the blueberries with a touch of honey if needed.
- → What is the best way to melt the chocolate for bark?
Melt dark chocolate gently using a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler until smooth before stirring in almonds and cranberries.
- → Can I customize the tray for dietary allergies?
Yes, candies and cookies can be swapped for allergy-friendly options to accommodate dietary needs while maintaining the owl theme.