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 has always been a hit at our family events with kids eagerly enjoying every treat.
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 Our kids love gathering around to help assemble these treats, making delightful family memories.
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
Calories: ~270, Total Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 3 g per serving.
Save This delightful treat tray is sure to impress your guests and add a fun twist to your dessert table.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I assemble the owl cookies?
Twist each chocolate sandwich cookie open, place candy eyes on one half with a dab of frosting, add a candy beak, then close with the other half to form the owl shape.
- → What’s the best way to shape the rice krispie owls?
Melt butter and marshmallows, mix with cereal, then form oval shapes with greased hands. Add mini pretzel twists as wings and decorate with chocolate chips and candies for eyes and beaks.
- → How are the fruit skewers made to look like owls?
Thread a strawberry, a banana slice, and two blueberries on a skewer to create a face resembling an owl, securing the blueberry eyes with a bit of honey if needed.
- → What ingredients make up the chocolate bark tree branches?
Dark chocolate melted together with slivered almonds and dried cranberries, spread into branch-like shapes, then chilled until firm and broken into pieces.
- → Can I customize the tray for allergies or preferences?
Yes, swap candies or cookies for allergy-friendly options and add fresh fruit or edible flowers for extra color and variety.