Graduation Cap Snack (Printable)

A festive snack combining crackers, cheese, and fruit or licorice accents for a fun party treat.

# Components:

→ 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 per side)

→ Tassel

03 - 12 long strings of black licorice or dried fruit strips (mango, apricot, or fruit leather, about 3 inches long)

→ Assembly

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

# Method:

01 - Place a square cracker on a serving platter.
02 - Top each cracker with a square cheese slice, aligning edges to form a 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. Allow the tassel to drape over the edge.
04 - Place a candy pearl or raisin on the end of the tassel to simulate the cap button, securing with additional cream cheese or hummus if desired.
05 - Repeat the process with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the kind of snack that makes people smile before they even take a bite—there's genuine joy in the presentation.
  • Zero cooking required means you can throw these together while chatting with guests, making them perfect for last-minute parties.
  • Kids and adults both get excited about assembling their own, turning it into an interactive moment rather than just eating.
02 -
  • Don't oversaturate the adhesive—I once tried to be thorough and ended up with greasy-looking snacks that looked sloppy. A tiny dab is actually elegant.
  • Make these as close to serving time as possible. The cheese won't spoil, but the cracker stays crispest within that first hour, and that crunch is half the charm.
03 -
  • Chill your cheese slices for 15 minutes before assembly if your kitchen is warm—they hold their shape better and feel less floppy when you're handling them.
  • Save one snack before serving and photograph it in good light; you'll want to remember how proud you felt looking at these.
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