Graduation Cap Snack (Print Version)

A festive snack featuring crackers topped with cheese and fruity tassels for a playful treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

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

→ Tassel

03 - 12 long strings of black licorice or dried fruit strips (mango, apricot, or fruit leather, cut into thin strips 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place a square cracker on a serving platter.
02 - Top each cracker with a square slice of cheese, aligning edges to form the cap shape.
03 - Affix one end of a licorice string or dried fruit strip to one corner of the cheese slice using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive, allowing the tassel to drape over the edge.
04 - Place a small candy pearl or raisin over the tassel end to simulate the button, securing it with additional cream cheese or hummus.
05 - Repeat the assembly with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's pure joy disguised as a snack—your guests will actually get excited about what they're eating
  • Takes just 10 minutes to make, so you can spend more time celebrating instead of stressing in the kitchen
  • Works perfectly for any milestone—graduations, promotions, new jobs, or just because someone deserves a little celebration
02 -
  • Don't let these sit for more than an hour before serving—the cheese can start to curl at the edges if left too long, and the crackers can soften from the humidity of the tassel. Assemble them as close to party time as you can.
  • The adhesive is key. I learned the hard way that too much cream cheese makes everything slide around, while too little means your tassel won't stay put. That tiny dab method? It took me three practice batches to get it right, but it's worth the lesson.
03 -
  • If your cheese slices are too thick to align perfectly with your crackers, use a small sharp knife to trim them down—those little scraps make perfect snacks, and the uniform squares look so much more intentional
  • Dried fruit leather is your secret weapon if you want a naturally colorful tassel that still maintains that classic cap feeling. Mango or apricot leather adds visual interest and a subtle sweetness that makes people pause and really taste what you've made
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