Owl Hooting Dessert Board (Printable Version)

A creative dessert board featuring cookies, fruits, and treats arranged to resemble a wise owl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base & Structure

01 - 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
02 - 6 large chocolate chip cookies
03 - 8 graham crackers
04 - 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies

→ Owl Features

05 - 2 large round sugar cookies (for owl eyes)
06 - 6 white chocolate buttons or candy melts (for eye highlights)
07 - 2 brown M&Ms or chocolate candies (for pupils)
08 - 1 dried apricot or orange jelly bean (for beak)

→ Sweet Accents

09 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
10 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels (for wings)
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
12 - ½ cup mixed nuts (optional, for tree branch effect)
13 - ½ cup banana chips
14 - ½ cup fresh blueberries

→ Dipping & Garnishes

15 - ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
16 - ½ cup whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
17 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (for feather detail)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange the chocolate chip cookies in a semicircle at the base of a large serving board to form the owl’s body.
02 - Position the two large round sugar cookies at the top center as eyes; top with white chocolate buttons for highlights and place brown M&Ms or chocolate candies in the center as pupils.
03 - Place one dried apricot or orange jelly bean centrally between and slightly below the eyes to form the beak.
04 - Place chocolate-covered pretzels on either side of the body to represent wings.
05 - Surround the body with chocolate sandwich cookies and wafers to mimic feathers.
06 - Scatter banana chips, dried cranberries, and fresh blueberries around the edges for color and texture contrast.
07 - Arrange mixed nuts and graham crackers along the bottom edge to resemble a tree branch.
08 - Fill small bowls with chocolate hazelnut spread and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt; place on either side of the board for dipping.
09 - Sprinkle shredded coconut over the feathered areas for additional texture.
10 - Present immediately, allowing guests to pick and dip treats as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Creative and fun owl design
  • Perfect for parties and family gatherings
02 -
  • Swap out nuts for extra fruit if nut allergies are a concern
  • Try different cookie types for the owl's features (e.g. oatmeal or peanut butter)
03 -
  • Use food-safe tweezers for placing small candies precisely
  • Chill the board slightly before serving to help keep items in place
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