Countdown Cupcakes: Create cupcakes and decorate them with a countdown theme. Use edible numbers (you can make them with fondant or icing) to represent the countdown to the New Year.
Confetti Popcorn: Make popcorn and toss it with colorful edible confetti. You can use colored sugar or sprinkles to add a touch of sweetness and fun to the popcorn.
Fruit Kabobs: Thread colorful fruits onto skewers to create fruit kabobs. You can use strawberries, grapes, pineapple chunks, and melon balls. Arrange them to look like fireworks for a festive touch.
Sparkling Juice Mocktails: Create non-alcoholic sparkling drinks for the kids. Mix fruit juices with sparkling water and serve in fancy glasses. Add a slice of fruit or a colorful straw for extra flair.
Clock Cookies: Bake sugar cookies and shape them like clocks using a round cookie cutter. Use icing to draw clock hands and numbers to represent midnight.
Mini Pizzas: Set up a mini pizza-making station with various toppings, and let the kids create their own mini pizzas. You can use English muffins or small tortillas as the pizza base.
Cheese and Cracker Platter: Arrange an assortment of cheeses, crackers, and some kid-friendly dips on a platter. Use cookie cutters to cut cheese into fun shapes like stars or moons.
Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels: Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate and then add colorful sprinkles. Allow them to cool and harden for a sweet and salty treat.
New Year’s Eve Trail Mix: Create a custom trail mix with a mix of nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, and chocolate. You can also add some edible gold or silver dust for a touch of glamour.
Balloon Popcorn Balls: Make popcorn balls and attach small balloons to each one with colorful ribbons. Kids can pop the balloons to reveal a special New Year’s message inside.