The Best Shark Themed Snacks for Kids – Shark Suckers
We love sharks. Not real sharks as much as shark week, shark crafts, and shark themed activities. So I knew I needed to add a few tasty shark themed snacks to our summer fun. Do you have a shark fan at home? They will love these super cool and yummy shark lollipops if you do. They are easy to make and perfect to serve up for a birthday party.
Shark Themed Snacks
Shark Themed Snacks – Best Shark Suckers Ever
What you will need to make these Shark Suckers is in the picture below. I have what’s needed with the full recipe displayed in list form towards the bottom of the page that you can print out. How cool are these?!
Jolly Rancher Lollipops
First, Unwrap the Airhead candy (any colors) and cut thin pieces, about 2 inches long to resemble sea weed.
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place 3 unwrapped Jolly Rancher candies above each other, making sure they touch. Repeat this with all the candies. (Make sure to leave space on your tray to add the sucker stick)
Place the Jolly Rancher candies in the oven for about 4-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them because you want to take them out just after they melt together. Next, remove them from the oven and place a sucker stick on each one.
Let them set up for a few minutes until they aren’t hot but still tacky, then put 3-4 pieces of the seaweed and a shark on each one. Don’t these look amazing?
Allow them to finish cooling completely. When they are cool, serve them up with a smile 🙂 The kids love them, and I’m pretty sure adults do too.
The Best Shark Party Idea
Perfect for Shark Week, a fun Shark themed party, or for any shark fan to enjoy.
Homemade Shark Lollipops
Shark Suckers (Grab the printer friendly version below)
Ingredients
- 18 Jolly Ranchers, blue
- Airheads Candy, blue, red, orange, and green
- 6 Gummy Sharks
- 6 Sucker Sticks
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
2. Unwrap the Airhead candy and cut thin pieces, about 2 inches long to resemble sea weed.
3. On a parchment lined baking sheet, place 3 unwrapped Jolly Rancher candies above each other making sure they touch. Repeat this with all the candies. (Make sure to leave space to add the sucker stick)
4. Place the Jolly Rancher candies in the oven for about 4-5minutes. Make sure to keep a close eye on them because you want to take them out just after they melt together.
5. Remove them from the oven and place a sucker stick on each one.
6. Let them set up for a few minutes until they aren’t hot but still tacky, then put 3-4 pieces of the sea weed and a shark on each one.
7. Let them finish cooling.
Your own shark lollipops are ready to eat!
Shark Themed Snacks
What do you think? Aren’t these fun! You can find more shark themed snacks and shark activities below. If you have a shark idea that you love, please leave us a comment and let us know what it is. We would like to check it out.
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- 18 Jolly Ranchers, blue
- Airheads Candy, blue, red, orange, and green
- 6 Gummy Sharks
- 6 Sucker Sticks
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
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Unwrap the Airhead candy and cut thin pieces, about 2 inches long to resemble sea weed.
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On a parchment lined baking sheet, place 3 unwrapped Jolly Rancher candies above each other making sure they touch. Repeat this with all the candies. (Make sure to leave space to add the sucker stick)
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Place the Jolly Rancher candies in the oven for about 4-5minutes. Make sure to keep a close eye on them because you want to take them out just after they melt together.
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Remove them from the oven and place a sucker stick on each one.
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Let them set up for a few minutes until they aren’t hot but still tacky, then put 3-4 pieces of the sea weed and a shark on each one.
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Let them finish cooling.
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Ready to eat!