Here’s a snack that’s creepy-cute, not creepy-scary! These Buggy Crackers are the kind of family kitchen project that doubles as snack time and craft time. With a little cream cheese, some crunchy celery, and a touch of edible gel, you’ll have a tray full of silly little critters that are more adorable than alarming. Perfect for after-school munchies or as a Halloween party finger food!
Ingredients (makes 12–15): • 12–15 butter crackers • 1 cup low-fat strawberry cream cheese • 1 package celery sticks, halved • White or black edible drawing gel
Instructions: 1. Lay out the crackers on a tray. 2. Spread each one with strawberry cream cheese. 3. Top with a ½–1 inch piece of celery to create a “bug body.” 4. Use edible gel to draw funny little faces—smiles, fangs, or wiggly eyes. 5. Refrigerate any leftovers (if your bugs don’t crawl away first!).
🎃 Halloween Fact: Spiders are one of the most common Halloween symbols because they were long believed to be companions of witches. Spotting one on Halloween night was even considered good luck!
👻 Spooky Serving Idea: Arrange your buggy crackers on a dark platter and scatter around a few plastic spider rings or gummy worms. For extra flair, pipe little “webs” of cream cheese on the platter to make it look like the bugs are crawling through.
