Owl Hooting Dessert Board (Printer-Friendly)

Charming owl-inspired board with cookies, berries, and sweet accents artfully arranged for festive occasions.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

01 - On a large platter or wooden board, position the chocolate chip cookies in a semi-circle at the base to form the owl’s body.
02 - Place the two large round sugar cookies at the top center as eyes. Top them with white chocolate buttons for highlights and place brown M&Ms or chocolate candies in the centers as pupils.
03 - Position the dried apricot or orange jelly bean between and just below the eyes to represent the beak.
04 - Arrange chocolate-covered pretzels on both sides of the body to create the wings.
05 - Surround the body with chocolate sandwich cookies and chocolate wafer cookies to imitate feathers.
06 - Position banana chips, dried cranberries, and fresh blueberries around the edges for color and texture. Place mixed nuts and graham crackers along the bottom edge to simulate a tree branch.
07 - Fill small bowls with chocolate hazelnut spread and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt, placing them on the sides of the board for dipping.
08 - Sprinkle shredded coconut over the feathered arrangement for added texture and detail.
09 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to pick and dip according to preference.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Whimsical and creative presentation
  • 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 owls features (e.g. oatmeal or peanut butter).
03 -
  • Use food-safe tweezers for precise placement of small candies.
  • Chill the board for 10 minutes before serving to help components set.
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