# What You'll 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 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries or cherries
12 - 0.5 cup mixed nuts (optional, for tree branch effect)
13 - 0.5 cup banana chips
14 - 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
→ Dipping & Garnishes
15 - 0.5 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
16 - 0.5 cup whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
17 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (for feather detail)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - On a large serving board, position the chocolate chip cookies in a semi-circle at the bottom to form the owl's body.
02 - Place the two large round sugar cookies at the top center; top each with white chocolate buttons for highlights and center brown M&Ms or chocolate candies as pupils.
03 - Set the dried apricot or orange jelly bean between and just below the eyes to create 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 wafer cookies to mimic feathers.
06 - Distribute banana chips, dried cranberries, and fresh blueberries around the edges to add color and texture.
07 - Place mixed nuts and graham crackers along the bottom edge to resemble a tree branch.
08 - Fill small bowls with chocolate hazelnut spread and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt and place them beside the board for dipping.
09 - Sprinkle shredded coconut lightly over the feathered areas for detailed texture.
10 - Present immediately, inviting guests to pick and dip at leisure.
