Graduation Cap Snack Idea

# 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 (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)

# Directions:

01 - Place one square cracker on a serving platter.

02 - Top each cracker with a square slice of cheese, aligning edges to form the cap shape.

03 - Fix 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, allowing the tassel to drape over the edge.

04 - Secure a candy pearl or raisin at the end of the tassel with additional cream cheese or hummus to mimic the cap’s button.

05 - Repeat the process with all remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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They're conversation starters—guests always ask how you made them, making you look like a creative genius with just ten minutes of work
Zero cooking required means you can assemble them while chatting with friends or family, no stress, no burnt fingers
The customization possibilities are endless, so you can match any celebration's color scheme or dietary needs without breaking a sweat

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Room temperature cheese is non-negotiable—cold cheese straight from the fridge is hard to align and won't sit flat on the crackers, no matter how much you try to convince it otherwise
The adhesive (cream cheese or hummus) works better if you use the absolute minimum amount; too much creates a messy appearance and makes the tassel less stable, not more

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