Birthday Party Food for Kids

on April 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

What are some good snacks to serve to a bunch of 5-year-olds at a kid's birthday party?

Moms in the Stay at Home Moms Group (must be a member to view) have plenty of creative ideas for fun kids' party food including pigs in a blanket and fruit pizza...

When Holly429523 asked for some birthday party snack ideas that were more exciting than a bowl of Cheetos, moms chimed in with these great answers:

Pigs in a blanket (made with refrigerated crescent rolls and mini hot dogs)
Fresh fruit kabobs
Mini peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Cheese
Pretzels
Mini meatballs
Sandwiches cut into shapes with cookie cutters
Goldfish
Teddy Grahams
English muffin pizzas

One of the moms suggested serving a Fruit Pizza for dessert. I thought that was such a great idea that I went hunting for a good recipe:

Photo from Pillsbury.com

Fruit Pizza from Pillsbury.com

1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups fresh fruit in season (peach slices, berries, pineapple, etc.)

1/2 cup apple jelly

Grease 12-inch pizza pan or spray with cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough; press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake at 350 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crust. Arrange fruit over cream cheese. Stir jelly until smooth; spoon or brush over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Cut into wedges or squares. Store in refrigerator.

What would you suggest serving at a 5-year-old's birthday party?

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Comments (4)

rkoloms

on Apr 17, 2009 at 3:32 PM

Carrots and hummos; make your own pizza: whole wheat dough, tortillas or english muffins, small pans, sauce, cheese, toppings (mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli slaw, onion, yves pepperoni, etc.);

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LuminousMom

on Apr 17, 2009 at 8:37 PM

I make mini corn dogs using cocktail weenies and a simple recipe you can find online for the coating.

Moogie1005

on Apr 18, 2009 at 12:57 AM

Make them eat mud! It's a great snack made with 1 cup powdered milk, 1 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup honey. Mix all ingredients well and form into balls. I use a cookie scoop, but they come out big. Put them in the fridge until served. Yummy and good for them at the same time.

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360

on Apr 18, 2009 at 5:22 AM

When my oldest turned 5, I did a sundae bar, using chocolate and vanilla ice cream. I had several toppings in bowls so that the party-goers could make their own signature sundae. This could include gummy worms, sprinkles, M&M's, strawberries, bananas, etc. And, of course, whipped topping.