These snail snacks for kids are cute enough to eat and can be made savory or sweet.

If your kids love food shaped like animals then they are going to love these snails that are perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or afternoon snacks.

snail snacks for kids made out of crescent roll dough and carrots
These snail snacks for kids are so cute and yummy too.

Whether you have kids who love food that looks like animals, are having a gardening or earth day celebration, or looking for fun snacks to make with kids this project is perfect.

How to make yummy snail snacks for kids

You only need three ingredients to make these yummy snail snacks; crescent roll dough, carrots, and butter. We love this activity because kids can help roll up the dough to make the snail shape.

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you need crescent roll dough, butter, and a carrot to make snail snacks for kids
Gather crescent roll dough, butter, and a carrot stick to make snail snacks.

Supplies needed to make snail snacks

  • Crescent roll dough sheet (or breadstick dough sheet)
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 tbs melted butter

Instructions for making snail snacks

roll crescent roll dough sheets into pinwheels
Roll your crescent roll dough into pinwheels.

Step 1

Before you get started, heat the oven to 375F.

Cut your dough sheet into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 1/2 inches long (this is to make bite-sized snails).

Melt the butter in a bowl and brush it onto each strip.

roll crescent roll dough into a snail shape
Roll a strip of crescent dough into a snail shape.

Step 2

Roll the strip of crescent dough into a snail shape. Tuck one end under and roll the rest over. Place your snail onto a baking tray.

Repeat this process until you have enough snails.

Put the tray into the oven for 5-6 minutes. Once they start browning they are done, so keep a close eye on them.

snails made out of crescent roll dough sheets and baked in the oven.
Add carrot sticks to each of your snails.

Step 3

Cut carrot sticks into small strips.

Using a knife make two very small slits in the front of each snail, and then insert the carrot sticks.

Dipping sauces for snail snacks

For sweet crescent roll snails serve bowls of Nutella, honey butter, chocolate ganache, or custard.

If you are making savory snails using breadstick dough, consider serving them with bowls of marina sauce, Bang Bang sauce, honey mustard, or cheese sauce.

Our finished snail snacks for kids
food shaped like snails made out of crescent roll dough and carrots
Adorable snails made out of crescent roll dough and carrots.
Yield: 14

Snail Snacks for Kids

food shaped like snails made out of crescent roll dough and carrots

These super cute snail snacks are perfect for parties or afternoon snacks and can be made sweet or savory.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • Crescent roll dough sheets (or breadstick dough sheets)
  • Carrot
  • 2 tbs melted butter

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375F
  2. Roll out your dough and slice it into pieces approximately 1 inch wide and 4 1/2 inches long.
  3. Starting at one end roll the snail's shell until the last inch of dough remains.
  4. Fold that last end underneath to make the head for your snail.
  5. Put all of your snails on a baking tray and bake for 5-6 minutes. Make sure to keep a close eye on them because once they start browning they are done.
  6. Cut the carrot into tiny strips.
  7. Use a knife to make two small holes either side of the head and insert the carrot sticks.
  8. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce such as honey butter or Nutella for sweet or marina sauce for savory.

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What fun food have you made with your kids? Do they have a favorite?



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4 Comments

  1. So cute! My son’s class won’t let us bring sweets on birthdays–only healthy snacks, so I’m always looking for something that will still make it special–this is perfect.