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A Fun Fall Snack Kids Will Love
One fall afternoon, while prepping snacks for a harvest party, I wanted something cute, festive, and kid-friendly. That’s when I put together these Scarecrow Snacks—cheerful little faces made from rice cakes, peanut butter, pretzels, and candy. The kids were thrilled to help decorate them, and they were just as fun to make as they were to eat.
These scarecrow snacks are perfect for Halloween parties, fall festivals, or even an after-school treat in October and November. They’re quick to assemble, easy to customize, and guaranteed to bring smiles.
Why You’ll Love These Scarecrow Snacks
These aren’t just snacks—they’re edible crafts! Here’s why they’re a must-try:
- Kid-friendly: Simple ingredients and fun to decorate.
- Festive & cute: Perfectly themed for fall gatherings.
- Customizable: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Healthy-ish: A mix of whole grains, protein, and just a touch of candy.
Tips for the Best Scarecrow Snack Faces
- Make it allergy-friendly: Use sunflower butter or almond butter as alternatives.
- Use edible eyes or chocolate chips: Both work great for cute scarecrow eyes.
- Get creative with hair: Pretzel sticks, shredded wheat, or even chow mein noodles can make “straw.”
- Set up a decorating station: Let kids build their own scarecrows for extra fun!
Ingredients
- Rice cakes (plain or lightly salted)
- Peanut butter (or nut-free spread)
- Mini pretzel sticks (for hair & mouth)
- Candy eyes (or chocolate chips)
- Candy corn (for the nose)
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter evenly over each rice cake.
- Arrange mini pretzel sticks around the top edge to look like scarecrow “straw hair.”
- Place candy eyes (or chocolate chips) for the eyes.
- Add a candy corn nose in the center.
- Break a pretzel stick into a curve and place at the bottom for a smiling mouth.
- Serve immediately or store covered until party time.