Dessert Ideas for Graduation Parties

It’s that time of the year again, time for most of our weekends to be spent at graduation parties. At these parties, we almost always see cakes that say congratulations with a few decorative caps and diplomas. These are always a safe bet for any graduation party. However, most of us would like to do something unique without breaking the bank. As I was searching the web for some interesting and unique ideas, I was surprised by the amount of inexpensive ideas for graduation party desserts that are available.

One of my favorite ideas that I came across is the graduation cap recipe. What’s great about this recipe is you can use a variety of different candies and don’t have to stick with what the recipe calls for. You can also use color-coated candy to match the colors of the school the person is graduating from. These scrumptious desserts can be made in a matter of minutes. Just remember to be careful if anyone attending the party has a peanut allergy since this recipe is made with peanut butter cups.

Ingredients:

24 miniature peanut butter cups

1 tube (6 ounces) decorating frosting in color of your choice                       

24 After Eight thin mints

24 milk chocolate M&M's in color of your choice or 24 semisweet chocolate chips

Directions: Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups; place upside down on waxed paper. Place a small amount of frosting on each peanut butter cup; center a mint on each. Using frosting, make a loop for each cap's tassel. Place an M&M on top of each loop. 

Yield: Two dozen

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 92 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein

This recipe came from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Graduation-Caps

Another idea I really like is picking up graduation cookie cutters and making your graduate’s favorite cookie, brownies or other dessert. These are usually shaped in a graduation hat or a diploma and can be picked up at a home goods store. By baking cookies, brownies or other desserts, you can take frosting and write a little message or the graduate’s name on the dessert or even just frost them in school colors. Although this could be a little time consuming, I’m sure everyone will enjoy the special touch on the desserts.