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This delightful owl-themed tray brings together chocolate sandwich cookies decorated with candy eyes and beaks, mini marshmallow treats shaped like owls, fresh fruit skewers forming owl faces, and rich chocolate bark with nuts and cranberries. Designed for easy assembly and family-friendly fun, it offers a creative presentation filled with varied textures and flavors. Perfect for parties, kids’ gatherings, or special dessert tables, this tray blends simple ingredients into a whimsical feast that is as enjoyable to make as it is to share.

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Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:10:00 GMT
A charming Hoot Hoot Owl Treat Tray, featuring adorable owl desserts and colorful fruit skewers. Save
A charming Hoot Hoot Owl Treat Tray, featuring adorable owl desserts and colorful fruit skewers. | cinnamonglow.com

A whimsical, family-friendly treat tray featuring adorable owl-shaped snacks and sweets—perfect for parties, kids gatherings, or fun dessert tables.

I remember the first time I made this treat tray for my niece's birthday party and watching her delight as she spotted each owl snack.

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.
Enjoy the sweet, visual fun of the Hoot Hoot Owl-Themed Treat Tray, perfect for parties and gatherings. Save
Enjoy the sweet, visual fun of the Hoot Hoot Owl-Themed Treat Tray, perfect for parties and gatherings. | cinnamonglow.com

This treat tray has become a holiday staple at our family gatherings, bringing smiles and fun conversations.

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 (per serving)

Calories: ~270, Total Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 3 g

This Hoot Hoot Owl Treat Tray bursts with a festive assortment of crunchy cookies, fruity skewers, and chocolate bark. Save
This Hoot Hoot Owl Treat Tray bursts with a festive assortment of crunchy cookies, fruity skewers, and chocolate bark. | cinnamonglow.com

With simple preparation and delightful results, this owl-themed treat tray is sure to impress your guests every time.

Recipe FAQ Section

→ How do I assemble the owl cookies?

Twist open chocolate sandwich cookies and place two candy eyes on one half using frosting or melted chocolate as adhesive. Add a colored chocolate candy below the eyes for the beak, then gently press the cookie halves together.

→ What ingredients create the mini owl marshmallow treats?

These treats combine melted butter and mini marshmallows with Rice Krispies cereal, shaped into small ovals, then decorated with pretzel twists for wings, chocolate chips for eyes, and colored candies for beaks.

→ How are the fruit skewers designed to resemble owls?

Strawberry tops are removed, then strawberries, banana slices, and blueberries are threaded on skewers in an order that imitates owl faces, with blueberries acting as eyes.

→ What is the best method to prepare the chocolate bark branches?

Melt dark chocolate smoothly, stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries, spread on parchment paper in branch-like shapes, then let it set until firm before breaking.

→ Can ingredients be substituted for allergies?

Yes, candies and cookies can be swapped with allergy-friendly versions. Always check labels carefully for allergen information.

→ How long does assembly take?

The total preparation time is about 30 minutes, with no cooking required except melting ingredients for marshmallow treats and chocolate bark.

Owl Treat Tray Fun

A charming owl-themed tray featuring cookies, marshmallow snacks, fruit skewers, and chocolate accents for gatherings.

Prep duration
30 min
0
Complete duration
30 min
Created by Hannah Collins

Classification Sweet Treats

Skill level Easy

Cultural Origin American

Output 8 Portion count

Dietary considerations Meat-free

Components

Owl Cookies

01 16 round chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
02 32 candy eyes (store-bought or homemade)
03 16 yellow or orange chocolate candies (for beaks, e.g., M&Ms or Reese's Pieces)

Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats

01 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 3 cups mini marshmallows
03 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 16 mini pretzel twists (for wings)
05 16 small round chocolate chips (for eyes)
06 8 orange chocolate candies (for beaks)

Owl Fruit Skewers

01 2 bananas, sliced into 16 rounds
02 16 large strawberries, tops removed
03 32 blueberries
04 8 wooden skewers

Chocolate Bark Tree Branches

01 7 ounces dark chocolate
02 1.75 ounces slivered almonds
03 1.75 ounces dried cranberries

Method

Phase 01

Assemble Owl Cookies: Twist open each chocolate sandwich cookie carefully. Place two candy eyes on one half, securing them with a dab of frosting or melted chocolate. Position a yellow or orange chocolate candy just below as the beak. Place the other cookie half underneath and gently press together.

Phase 02

Prepare Mini Owl Rice Krispie Treats: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat, then mix in Rice Krispies cereal. Using greased hands, shape into 8 small oval forms. While warm, press two mini pretzel twists into each side as wings. Add chocolate chips for eyes and a chocolate candy for the beak. Let cool completely.

Phase 03

Create Owl Fruit Skewers: Thread one strawberry onto each wooden skewer, pointed end up, followed by a banana slice. Add two blueberries on top for eyes, securing with a small dab of honey if necessary. Arrange the skewers on a tray resembling owl faces.

Phase 04

Form Chocolate Bark Tree Branches: Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Stir in slivered almonds and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into branch-like forms. Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm, then break into pieces.

Phase 05

Arrange Treat Tray: Artfully arrange all assembled components on a large serving tray, grouping owl cookies and treats together and placing chocolate bark pieces as decorative accents.

Tools needed

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wooden skewers
  • Small offset spatula or butter knife

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and consult with a healthcare professional if you're uncertain about any ingredients.
  • Contains wheat (cookies), milk, soy, nuts (almonds), eggs (possible in candies), and gluten. Verify candy and cookie labels for potential cross-contamination.

Nutritional breakdown (per portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 270
  • Fats: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Protein Content: 3 g