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Are you crazy freaking out about the upcoming total solar eclipse? If you are getting together to witness the wonder of the eclipse, check out these truly awesome solar eclipse party recipes for snacks, drinks, desserts and more. Affiliate links are included in this post.
Dude.
Seriously.
This is gonna be crazy. People are flipping out with excitement over this annular solar eclipse happening on October 14, 2023.
There are city-wide events, hotels along the path have been booked up for months.
People are serious about this eclipse business. Are you going to be in the Path of Totality? Let's hear about it in the comments!
Are you working on your solar eclipse viewing check-list? Got everything yet?!
- Solar Eclipse Certified Viewing Glasses
- Awesome Solar Eclipse Commemorative T-shirt for Adults or Kids
- Free Printable Moon Journal
- 2023 Solar Eclipse Guidebook
Need to entertain the kids? Be sure to prep these:
- Bestseller:2023 Solar Eclipse Activity Book for Kids
- Cute but simple Solar Eclipse Craft
- Make this amazing Galaxy Slime Recipe
- Glitter Stardust Writing Tray
If you're getting geared up for this once-in-a-lifetime event, you're going to need refreshments!
Whether you'll be viewing the eclipse in the quiet of your own back yard, or joining a party, check out these eclipse, planetary and galactic ideas for solar eclipse snack goodness!
Solar Eclipse Party Snacks
Snacks and finger foods can be quick to throw together so these are an easy addition to your eclipse party. You could also use these to make an eclipse themed lunch for your school kids.
- Oreosare a given BUTwhat flavor?!!? I'd go for Red Velvet Oreosor TheApple Cider Donut Oreos. While you're at it, nab aFree Printable Oreo Moon Phases Activity. It could easily be adapted for the eclipse.
- I love the ideas in thisSolar Eclipse Bento Box Lunch, they could easily be a party snack idea as well as a great Eclipse Day School Lunch.
- TheseTotal Eclipse Tostadas are one of the few eclipse savory dishes I found. I like the creativity here!
- Easy Moon Shaped Party Sandwicheswould be a quick option too.
- Moon & Stars Veggie Skewerswould be a fun way to sneak in some veggies.
- For another spin on the eclipse fruit snack, check out the snack ideas on this Solar Eclipse with Kids Guide.
- Set out anEclipse Fruit Tray to go with the veggies.
- Star and Moon Rice Crispy Treatswould be cute too.
Galaxy Themed Recipes
So you know how unicorn was the themeofevery viral recipe for a while? Whitefrosting or other base, add rainbow color swirls? Well now we can take all those recipes, and changethebasecolor to black, maybe add silver sprinklesand BOOM! You've got a galaxy recipe! They are so pretty to look at, and just as good to eat!
- Galaxy Bark Recipe
- Galaxy Candied Apples– Sooo pretty!
- Galaxy Popcorn Recipe
- Ginger Vegan's Galaxy Donuts– OMG are they gorgeous or what?!
- Galaxy Sugar Cookieslook fun to make and fun to eat.
Solar Eclipse Party Drink Recipes
Most of these drink recipes are for the adults only, ahem. You know, for when you need to do some Eclipse Day Drinkin', I guess?
- Color Changing Galaxy Slushies
- Orangey Solar Eclipse co*cktail
- Perfect Vodka Solar Eclipse co*cktail
- Glow in the Dark co*cktail
Solar Eclipse Party Dessert Ideas
What is a party without some sweet treats? These range from semi-homemade to unique sweets made from scratch. Whatever your level of kitchen expertise, you'll surely find a cool eclipse party dessert recipe below that will wow the crowd.
- Glowing Solar Eclipse Cake– This is really about the coolest, most unique tutorial I've found in my search! Even glows under a black light!!
- Easy Mini Moon Pie Recipe– OMG these look adorable and delicious!
- TheseIced Moon Pies are so cute.
- The Moon Rock Meringuesare amazing looking, and as far as I can tell it uses thisbasic Meringue recipe with some food coloring added in? Either way. I want them!!
- Sunshine Cupcakesare so happy looking!
- TheseBrookies totally remind me of the eclipse…but mostly I just want them in my belly!
- For a similar look with cookies, check out these Solar Eclipse Cookies.
- Here is a fun No Bake Solar Eclipse Treat using candy melts.
- Solar Eclipse Oreo Muffins would be an easy treat to make from scratch or do it semi homemade by buying store bought muffins or cupcakes.
- ThisCrescent Moon Cake is reportedly easy to decorate but looks pretty impressive.
- Full Moon Cookies would also fit the bill.
- I love the way thisChocolate Moon Cake uses the texture of the cake to make the surface of the moon. Cute with the flag too, right?
- The website that originally share thisSun and Moon cake seems to be gone but the idea is soooo cool that I had to share the Pin.
- A simpleDIY Solar Eclipse Cakewould be fun to make with the kids.
