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17 Animal Themed Desserts & Party Food Ideas

Published: Mar 26, 2020 · Modified: Dec 26, 2024 by Tina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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When my kids were younger, we had lots of fun in the kitchen together.

Sometimes they would just be my assistant and hand me things while I was making dinner.

But the best times were when was we made "decorative food."

Here are 17 animal-themed sweet treats that you and your kids will love making as well as eating.

 

Animal snacks kids can make

 

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Animal Themed Desserts and Snacks

1

No-Bake Sheep Cookies

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

These adorable no-bake sheep graham cookies are perfect for little lunch boxes, kid parties, or school snacks or fans of Shaun the Sheep!

2

Nutter Butter Penguin Cookies

Photo Credit: www.inthekidskitchen.com

These Penguin Cookies -- decorated with candies like Mike & Ike and Tootsie Rolls -- are an irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They're perfect for a holiday or winter-themed party.

3

Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

These sweet Teddy Bear Cupcakes are made with a delicious chocolate frosting recipe and a few quick decorating tips.

They may look difficult, but even kids will easily be able can decorate them.

4

Ladybug Pudding Dirt Cups

Photo Credit: artscrackers.com

Celebrate spring with this adorable twist on classic chocolate dirt cups. Ladybug Pudding Dirt Cups are simple to make and are a huge hit with the kids

5

Rainbow Dragonfly Pretzels

Photo Credit: www.inthekidskitchen.com

These cute and colorful Rainbow Dragonfly Pretzels are a delightfully different summer kids recipe.

6

Baby Shark Oreos

Photo Credit: www.inthekidskitchen.com

Whether your kids are excited for Shark Week or they can’t get enough of that one particular super-catchy song, these Chocolate-Covered Baby Shark Oreos are sure to be a hit

7

Polar Bear Cookies

Photo Credit: ottawamommyclub.ca

These Polar Bear Cookies are almost too cute to eat. The cookie base is actually a double-stuffed Oreo cookie. Each cookie is dipped in melted white chocolate.

8

No-Bake Owl Cookies

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

Made with graham crackers, candy corn, and Oreo cookies, these no-bake Owl Cookies are an adorable edible craft for all ages.

9

Owl Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.kleinworthco.com

These Owl Cupcakes are the cutest way to celebrate fall. Perfect for classroom parties, neighbor gifts, Thanksgiving desserts, and more.

10

Shark Snack Cups

Photo Credit: www.mommysfabulousfinds.com

These Shark Snack Cups are great for a summer pool party. They're made with vanilla yogurt and jello, then topped with graham cracker crumbs and a gummy shark.

11

Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes (Easy Recipe!)

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

It’s easy to decorate Polar Bear Cupcakes. Chocolate cupcakes, vanilla icing, peppermint patties, and coconut help you make adorable polar bear paw cupcakes.

12

Fruit Bug Snacks

Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

My kids (and I) love fruit -- and here's a way to make fruit even more fun (and tasty!)

Using a mixture of chocolate chips and coconut oil, plus some mint leaves, you and your kids can easily create:

  • Grape Caterpillars
  • Apple Beetles
  • Strawberry Ladybugs
  • Strawberry Banana Beetles
  • Melon
13

Thanksgiving Oreo Cookie Turkey Pops

Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

Your kids are going to flip over these absolutely adorable Oreo Cookie Turkey Pops. They’re so much fun to eat –right off of the stick!

14

Sea Turtle Cupcakes

Photo Credit: ottawamommyclub.ca

One of the most loved ocean creatures is the sea turtle. Why not make these Sea Turtle Cupcakes for a beach-themed party -- or to go with a unit study about sea creatures.

15

Dinosaur Dirt Pudding Cups

Candy rocks and silicon dinosaur molds put a unique spin on Dirt Pudding Cups.

16

Easy Raccoon Cupcakes That Are Fun and Cute

Photo Credit: homeschoolandhappiness.com

Super cute and easy to make, these adorable raccoon cupcakes can be made for a variety of different occasions.

17

Bear Cookies

Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

You just need a few simple ingredients for this yummy project. Kids will have a blast helping you in the kitchen and decorating their bear cookies

 

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