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Under the Sea Graham Crackers

Turn snack time into a sea-themed adventure with these Under the Sea Graham Crackers. Featuring a “beach” of graham crumbs, creamy ocean-blue buttercream, and cute goldfish crackers, these treats are fun to make, fun to eat, and perfect for kids (or the kid in you).
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For Assembly:

  • 6 full graham crackers halved
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs for “sand”
  • 24 goldfish crackers
  • White ball sprinkles for air bubbles
  • Green and red long sprinkles for seaweed and crab legs
  • Red round sprinkles for crab bodies

Blue Buttercream:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or more butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Teal or blue food coloring

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Slowly mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until smooth and thick.
  • Add blue or teal food coloring and stir until color is fully incorporated.
  • Spread blue buttercream on each graham cracker piece, leaving the top edge bare.
  • Dip the bottom third of each frosted cracker into the bowl of graham crumbs to create a sandy beach.
  • Place 2 goldfish crackers swimming through the “water.”
  • Add 2 white sprinkles near each fish to mimic air bubbles.
  • Use green sprinkles for seaweed by arranging them vertically in the “sand.”
  • For a crab, place 1 red round sprinkle for the body and surround it with 6 red sprinkles for legs.
  • Repeat for all crackers. Serve immediately or chill briefly to set.

Notes

  • For extra-fine “sand,” pulse graham crackers in a food processor.
  • Use a butter knife or offset spatula for smooth frosting application.
  • Let kids decorate their own—makes a great party activity!
  • Keep them chilled if preparing ahead to keep the frosting firm.