If you're looking for a warm drink, consider Chandra Chai Moon Tea.
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It takes only a few minutes to put together, plus a half an hour to bake.
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Sugar cookies make another round treat, and you can decorate them to shine like the full moon, or leave them icing-free so that just their shape is suggestive of the planetoid.Īn easy cake to make is the Craters of the Moon Cake, with volcanoes and meteorites. You'll make the cookies separate from the marshmallow crème filling, but the process is relatively simple and fun.
If you can't find MoonPies, or prefer to bake your own, consider their precursor, whoopie pies. In a pinch, you can use a boxed classic, but you can also make your own. Macaroni and cheese can be another great favorite, once again playing on the tale that the moon is made of cheese. These creations form the familiar "C" shape of the crescent moon (even though you'll be watching a full moon this Sunday). These delicious crescent rolls are stuffed with pepperoni and cheese, and can be dipped in pizza sauce. If you're ready to spend a little time in the kitchen, here are a few ideas.įor a fun, lunar-themed appetizer, try pizza moons. Maybe the lunar bunny will join your party! A little more work One of the lunar tales abundant from Asia to South America is that the imprint of a rabbit is present on the surface of the moon capitalize on this by offering your guests some rabbit food (a veggie platter), as well. Try pairing the cheese with circular-cut meats and round "full moon" crackers. Why not serve a cheese platter, since everyone knows the moon is made of cheese … isn't it? That way, guests can have something less sugary to munch on. To drink, you can also bring out what is allegedly an astronaut favorite, Tang, though adults may find it a bit too sweet. Although not lunar, Little Debbie's Star Crunch snacks, plus Milky Way and Mars candy bars, can help hold up the astronomy theme. MoonPies are always a hit, especially with kids, and should be easy to find at your grocery store. If you want the food prep for your lunar eclipse party limited to a stop at the grocery store, here are a few options.