Graduation Cap Snack (Printable)

Fun party treat with cheese, crackers, and licorice tassels in a cap shape.

# 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 (e.g., mango, apricot, or fruit leather, cut into thin strips 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 - Position a cheese slice over 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 square using a small dot of cream cheese or hummus; allow the tassel to drape over the edge.
04 - Place a small candy pearl or raisin on the tassel end, securing it with additional cream cheese or hummus.
05 - Complete assembly with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're almost too cute to eat—almost. These little caps never fail to get a smile and spark conversation at any gathering.
  • Zero cooking required means you can make them while chatting with guests or right before the party starts, which is honestly my favorite kind of recipe.
  • Kids and adults both love building these themselves, turning snack time into a creative moment everyone remembers.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese is your friend—cold cheese straight from the fridge is too stiff to arrange neatly, but cheese that's been sitting out for five minutes becomes cooperative and forgiving.
  • The adhesive dab truly needs to be small, or the whole thing becomes slippery and unstable. I learned this the hard way when my first batch kept sliding off.
  • Assemble these as close to serving time as possible. If they sit for more than an hour, the licorice can get slightly gummy and the cracker can absorb moisture and lose its crispness.
03 -
  • If your licorice or fruit strips are too short, twist two pieces together before attaching them—it looks intentional and gives you more length to work with.
  • The secret to making these feel fancy rather than simple is choosing high-quality cheese and crackers; the ingredients speak for themselves when they're good.
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