# What You Need:
→ Base & Structure
01 - 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
02 - 6 large chocolate chip cookies
03 - 8 graham crackers
04 - 1 cup chocolate wafer cookies
→ Owl Features
05 - 2 large round sugar cookies (for owl eyes)
06 - 6 white chocolate buttons or candy melts (for eye highlights)
07 - 2 brown M&Ms or chocolate candies (for pupils)
08 - 1 dried apricot or orange jelly bean (for beak)
→ Sweet Accents
09 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
10 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels (for wings)
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries
12 - ½ cup mixed nuts (optional, for tree branch effect)
13 - ½ cup banana chips
14 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
→ Dipping & Garnishes
15 - ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
16 - ½ cup whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
17 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (for feather detail)
# How To Make:
01 - On a large serving board or platter, position the chocolate chip cookies in a semi-circle at the base to form the owl's body.
02 - Place the two large round sugar cookies at the top center for the eyes, add white chocolate buttons on top for highlights, and set brown M&Ms or chocolate candies in the center as pupils.
03 - Position the dried apricot or orange jelly bean between and just below the eyes to simulate the beak.
04 - Arrange chocolate-covered pretzels on either side of the body to represent wings.
05 - Surround the body with chocolate sandwich cookies and wafers to mimic feathers.
06 - Distribute banana chips, dried cranberries, and fresh blueberries around the edges for color and texture.
07 - Place mixed nuts and graham crackers along the bottom to resemble a tree branch.
08 - Fill small bowls with chocolate hazelnut spread and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt, placing them at the sides of the board for dipping.
09 - Sprinkle shredded coconut over the feather area for added texture and detail.
10 - Present immediately to guests, allowing them to pick and dip as desired.
