Graduation Cap Snack (Printable)

Crisp crackers with cheese and licorice tassels create a fun festive bite, ready in minutes for parties and celebrations.

# 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 square)

→ 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 adhesion
05 - 12 small candy pearls or raisins (optional, to mimic tassel button)

# Method:

01 - Place one square cracker flat on a serving platter.
02 - Position one cheese slice 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 slice using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus; allow the tassel to drape naturally.
04 - Place a candy pearl or raisin at the tassel’s attachment point and secure with additional cream cheese or hummus if desired.
05 - Repeat steps for remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're conversation starters that actually taste good—crispy, cheesy, and adorable all at once
  • Zero cooking required means you can make them while chatting with guests, no stress
  • Customizable with any cheese or cracker you love, so everyone finds their perfect flavor combo
02 -
  • The adhesive is more important than you'd think—use too much and it becomes mushy, use too little and your tassel will droop. Practice on the first one and you'll find the sweet spot
  • Assemble these no more than an hour before serving. The crackers soften if they sit too long, and the cheese can start to look tired
03 -
  • Cut your licorice or fruit strips ahead of time and store them in an airtight container—this saves so much assembly time and keeps them from drying out
  • Room temperature cream cheese spreads more easily than cold, so take it out five minutes before you start assembling. This tiny detail makes the difference between frustration and flow
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