Pin it 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 always delights my family and guests with its cute presentation and variety of flavors.
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:
- Group the owls together and place chocolate branches as accents.
Pin it Our family especially loves gathering around the table creating these treats together for celebrations.
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 ~270 per serving Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 44 g Protein 3 g
Pin it This owl-themed treat tray is a fun and tasty project sure to please all ages and brighten any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → How are the owl eyes made on the cookies?
Each owl cookie is decorated with two candy eyes attached using a small dab of frosting or melted chocolate as glue.
- → What ingredients create the mini owl Rice Krispies treats?
These treats combine melted butter, mini marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal, with pretzel twists for wings and chocolate chips for eyes.
- → How do you assemble the owl fruit skewers?
Strawberries, banana slices, and blueberries are threaded onto wooden skewers to mimic owl faces, with blueberries placed as eyes.
- → What flavors enhance the chocolate bark tree branches?
Dark chocolate is mixed with slivered almonds and dried cranberries to create a textured, flavorful bark accent.
- → Can the candy components be substituted for allergies?
Yes, candies and cookies may be swapped with allergy-friendly alternatives to accommodate dietary needs.