Graduation Cap Snack (Printable Version)

Festive bites shaped like graduation caps using cheese squares, crackers, and licorice tassels.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 12 square crackers (e.g., Wheat Thins, water crackers)
02 - 12 square slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or American, approximately 1.5 inches square)

→ Tassel

03 - 12 long strings of black licorice or dried fruit strips (e.g., mango, apricot, or fruit leather, cut into thin strips about 3 inches long)

→ Assembly

04 - 12 small dots of cream cheese or hummus for adhesion
05 - 12 small candy pearls or raisins (optional, for tassel button)

# Steps:

01 - Place a square cracker on the serving platter as the foundation.
02 - Position a slice of cheese atop each cracker, aligning edges to form the cap shape.
03 - Secure one end of a licorice string or dried fruit strip to a corner of the cheese square using a small dot of cream cheese or hummus.
04 - Place a candy pearl or raisin at the tassel's end, affixing it with additional cream cheese or hummus.
05 - Complete the remaining snacks following the previous steps and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're almost embarrassingly easy to make—no cooking required, just a few minutes of assembly that even kids can help with
  • People genuinely smile when they see them, which makes serving something this simple feel like you've done something clever
  • You can customize the colors and flavors to match any party theme or dietary need in seconds
02 -
  • Don't let cheese sit in the refrigerator right before assembly—room temperature cheese grips the cracker without sliding around, and adhesive works infinitely better
  • The tassel is what makes the whole thing work visually, so don't skimp on its length or hang it halfheartedly; let it drape with confidence
03 -
  • The secret that changed everything for me was learning that tiny dabs of adhesive work way better than thick globs—it holds stronger and looks cleaner
  • If you're making these more than thirty minutes before serving, assemble the tassel last; it stays fresher and drapes better when added just before people see them
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