These adorable Campfire Snacks for Kids look just like mini campfires. They’re perfect for kids to help assemble in the kitchen, then enjoy by the backyard campfire or during your next camping adventure.

When summertime finally rolls around, it is time for some fun summertime snacks like these flip-flop rice krispies treats, Under the Sea Party Treat with an Oreo Crab, and these Summer Beach Cookies.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – These fun campfires are easy for the kids to assemble. With a little prepping from an adult, the kids can take over and build their own campfire snack.
HEALTHY – Made with fruit and cheese, there are plenty of nutrients in this fun and healthy snack.
INEXPENSIVE – This fun snack is made with simple and budget-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Block of Cheese – Any type of yellow or orange colored cheese will work great
Mini Pretzel Sticks
Grapes – Green and Red seedless
Paper Plate

Equipment Needed

Knife or Flame Cookie Cutter: I used a sharp knife to cut the cheese into flame shapes, but as long as the slices are thin, a plastic butter knife works just as well, making it safe and easy for kids to help.

How to Make Campfire Snacks

An adult should cut the block of cheese into thin strips.

From those slices, cut squares from the strips to be shaped into flame shapes with a flat bottom using a knife.

Slice grapes in half

Arrange cut grapes into a circle on a paper plate

Arrange cheese flames in the center of the grape circle

Pile mini pretzel sticks in front of the flames on either side

Expert Tips

Use semi-firm cheese so that upon cutting, it won’t crumble apart

Let the cheese warm slightly for easier cutting

Variation

Flames: Use red and orange bell peppers, cantaloupes, or dried mango as flames in place of cheese

Cracker Base: You’ll have to find a large round cracker to fit everything, but it will make this snack transportable.

Logs: Use veggie sticks in place of pretzel sticks

What to Serve With

Trail Mix – A classic snack for camping
Fruit Kabobs like this fun snake strawberry kabob
Lemonade like this frozen lemonade
S’mores Treats like S’mores Cookie Bars, Cinnamon Toaster S’mores, and Sm’Oreos

FAQs about cheesecloth

You can prep this snack ahead of time, so all you have to do is assemble the campfire. Cut the cheese and grapes ahead of time. Place them in separate containers and keep them refrigerated for up to a couple of days.

Yes! You can use a flame cookie cutter to cut the flames.

Storing

You can store the grapes and cheese in the refrigerator. The pretzels should be kept in an air-tight container at room temperature.

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