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Cat in the Hat Dessert

March 2nd is Dr Seuss’ birthday and to celebrate we’re sharing a fun Cat in the Hat dessert idea with you today! If you’re looking for an easy treat for Dr Seuss day, or that is Cat in the Hat themed for a party, then this is one for you to try!

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Cat in the Hat Dessert for Kids

Dr Seuss Cat In The Hat Dessert Idea

This Cat in the Hat dessert idea is easy and fun for kids to help make! Your kids will not only love making this dessert but they’ll also enjoy eating them too! This is such a fun activity to do after or before you read the book.

And if your kids love gummies, then try making your home homemade gummy bears!

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If you are having a Dr Seuss themed party or Cat in the Hat themed party, then these Cat in the Hat treats are fun to make for dessert!

Cat in the Hat Recipe

Kids can even do these all on their own (just make sure the candy melt isn’t too hot and use a spoon if needed).

Cat in Hat Dessert for Kids

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients for Cat in the Hat Treat
  • Vanilla Wafer Cookies
  • White Chocolate Candy Melts
  • Red Gummy Lifesavers

How to Make Cat in the Hat Treats

1. Melt your candy melts.

Follow the package instructions. Microwave 30 seconds at a time and stir allowing the heat to melt so you don’t overcook the candy melts.

Melt Candy Melts


2. Dip the vanilla wafers.

Dip each cookie into the candy melt mixture. Place on parchment paper.

Dip Vanilla Wafers

3. Add gummies on top.

Place a red lifesaver on top of each cookie. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

Add Gummy on top

4. Add a candy melt on top.

Using the extra melted chocolate, put some melted chocolate on the lifesaver and place a candy melt on top. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

Add candy melt on top

5. Repeat the steps.

Repeat until you have 2 candy melts and 3 lifesavers on top of the cookie.

Add more candy on top

Now you have your finished Cat in the Hat treats!

Print off the recipe here!

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Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat Dessert Idea

A fun treat to make for the Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss.
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigerate20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Vanilla Wafer Cookies
  • White Chocolate Candy Melts and extras for the “hat”
  • Red Gummy Lifesavers

Instructions 

  • Melt your candy melts. Follow package instructions. Microwave 30 seconds at a time and stir allowing the heat to melt so you don’t overcook the candy melts.
  • Dip each cookie into the candy melt mixture. Place on parchment paper.
  • Place a red lifesaver on top of each cookie. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  • Using the extra melted chocolate, put some melted chocolate on the bottom candy melt and set a lifesaver on top. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  • Repeat until you have 2 candy melts and 3 lifesavers on top of the cookie.

Looking for more fun kid’s treats to make?

Try making your own ice cream in a bag! Its a fun science activity kids can help with too!

These homemade gummies made with Jello are also so good! Skip buying the store bought treats and make your own gummies!

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