1. Graduation Cap Pretzels

Turn simple pretzels into adorable graduation caps!

What You’ll Need:

• Square chocolate pieces (like Ghirardelli squares)
• Mini pretzel sticks
• Melted chocolate

How to Make It:

1. Dip one end of a mini pretzel stick into melted chocolate and attach it to the center of a square chocolate piece.
2. Let them set, and they’re ready to serve!

2. Mini Sandwich Sliders

Perfectly bite-sized and customizable.

What You’ll Need:

• Mini buns or Hawaiian rolls
• Deli meats, cheeses, and condiments of your choice

How to Make It:

1. Assemble sandwiches with your favorite fillings.
2. Serve on a platter with toothpicks for easy grabbing.

3. Fruit Skewers

Bright, colorful, and refreshing.

What You’ll Need:

• Skewers
• Assorted fruits (grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc.)

How to Make It:

1. Alternate pieces of fruit on skewers.
2. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Veggie Cups with Dip

A healthy and easy-to-serve option.

What You’ll Need:

• Small plastic cups
• Assorted veggies (carrots, celery, cucumber, etc.)
• Ranch or hummus

How to Make It:

1. Add a dollop of dip at the bottom of each cup.
2. Place veggie sticks upright in the cup.

5. Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Adorable and celebratory!

What You’ll Need:

• Cupcakes
• Square chocolate pieces
• Licorice strips for tassels

How to Make It:

1. Frost cupcakes.
2. Place a chocolate square on top and attach a licorice tassel with frosting.

6. Popcorn Bar

A fun snack station for guests.

What You’ll Need:

• Plain popcorn
• Toppings like caramel, cheese powder, and sprinkles

How to Make It:

1. Set up bowls of popcorn and toppings.
2. Let guests customize their own popcorn mix.

7. Cheese and Cracker Board

Classic and always a hit.

What You’ll Need:

• Assorted cheeses
• Crackers
• Grapes or nuts for garnish

How to Make It:

1. Arrange cheese and crackers on a platter.
2. Add grapes or nuts for color and variety.

8. Mini Tacos

A crowd-pleasing favorite!

What You’ll Need:

• Mini taco shells
• Taco fillings (meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.)

How to Make It:

1. Fill taco shells with your favorite ingredients.
2. Arrange on a tray for guests to grab.

9. Pigs in a Blanket

Quick, easy, and always popular.

What You’ll Need:

• Mini sausages
• Crescent roll dough

How to Make It:

1. Wrap sausages in dough.
2. Bake according to package instructions.

10. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Elegant and delicious.

What You’ll Need:

• Fresh strawberries
• Melted chocolate

How to Make It:

1. Dip strawberries halfway in chocolate.
2. Let them cool on parchment paper before serving.

11. Deviled Eggs

A classic party snack.

What You’ll Need:

• Hard-boiled eggs
• Mayo, mustard, and paprika

How to Make It:

1. Slice eggs in half and remove yolks.
2. Mix yolks with mayo and mustard, then refill egg whites.
3. Sprinkle with paprika.

12. Cupcake Push Pops

Fun, portable desserts.

What You’ll Need:

• Cupcake push pop containers
• Layers of cake, frosting, and sprinkles

How to Make It:

1. Layer cake pieces and frosting in push pop containers.
2. Add sprinkles on top for decoration.

13. Caprese Skewers

Elegant and easy to assemble.

What You’ll Need:

• Cherry tomatoes
• Mozzarella balls
• Fresh basil
• Balsamic glaze

How to Make It:

1. Alternate tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on skewers.
2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

14. Trail Mix Cups

A grab-and-go snack option.

What You’ll Need:

• Cups or small bags
• Trail mix ingredients (nuts, pretzels, dried fruit, chocolate chips, etc.)

How to Make It:

1. Fill cups or bags with trail mix.
2. Display on a platter for guests.

15. DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

A sweet way to end the party.

What You’ll Need:

• Ice cream flavors
• Toppings like sprinkles, syrups, and candies

How to Make It:

1. Set up an ice cream station with toppings.
2. Let guests build their own sundaes.