Graduation Cap Snack (Printable Version)

A fun snack featuring crackers, cheese squares, and fruit or licorice tassels for festive gatherings.

# What You'll 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, 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place a square cracker on a serving platter.
02 - Top each cracker with a slice of cheese, aligning the edges to mimic 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 dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive, letting the tassel drape over the edge.
04 - Place a small candy pearl or raisin over the tassel end to imitate the cap's button, securing it with additional cream cheese or hummus.
05 - Repeat the steps for remaining snacks and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in just 10 minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make them while catching up with guests
  • Everyone immediately recognizes what they are and can't help but smile before tasting the irresistible combination of crispy, cheesy, and sweet
  • Kids and adults alike get to participate in the assembly—it's more fun than eating them
02 -
  • The cream cheese or hummus acts as both adhesive and flavor enhancer—don't skip it or try to use something lighter because the tassel simply won't stay attached and you'll end up with licorice pieces scattered across the platter
  • Cold cheese is your friend here. If your cheese slices are warm or soft, they'll be impossible to align neatly. Keep them in the fridge until just before assembly, and everything becomes noticeably easier
03 -
  • Keep your cream cheese or hummus at room temperature for easier spreading—it glues everything together more smoothly and creates a more seamless look
  • If you're making these for a crowd, prepare your tassel strips ahead of time so assembly becomes even faster when guests arrive
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