Hats Off Graduation Treat

Celebrate your grad’s big day with these adorable and delicious "Hats Off Graduation Treats"! Perfect for graduation parties or as a fun edible gift, these no-bake delights combine the rich flavors of mini peanut butter cups and chocolate square candies to resemble tiny graduation caps. With melted chocolate acting as edible glue, each cap is topped with a playful tassel made from thin licorice ropes and bright M&M buttons for a festive touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-assemble treats are as delightful to make as they are to eat, offered in perfect bite-sized servings. Impress your guests with this creative and crowd-pleasing graduation dessert idea!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Mini peanut butter cups
• 12 pieces Chocolate square candies (like Ghirardelli or fudge squares)
• 100 grams Chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
• 6 pieces Thin licorice ropes or string candy (for tassels)
• 12 pieces M&M candies or small candy buttons

Directions

Step 1

Unwrap the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate square candies, ensuring they are ready to assemble.

Step 2

Melt the chocolate candy melts or chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted.

Step 3

Dip the bottom of a mini peanut butter cup into the melted chocolate and immediately press it onto the center of a chocolate square candy to create the base of the 'graduation cap'. Allow to set for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Cut the licorice ropes or string candy into small pieces (about 2-3 inches long) to create tassels.

Step 5

Dip the end of a licorice tassel into the melted chocolate and attach it to the center of the chocolate square candy, where the peanut butter cup is attached.

Step 6

Press an M&M or small candy button over the attached end of the tassel to secure it in place. Use a small dab of melted chocolate as 'glue' if necessary.

Step 7

Repeat the process for all 12 graduation hats, allowing them to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Step 8

Serve on a decorative tray and enjoy these charming celebratory treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	569 grams (569.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2576

Total Fat 122.10g	157%
Saturated Fat 69.40g	347%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 456mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 359.60g	131%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 260.00g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 959mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 54.8%