There are so many easy party foods you can make yourself that are quick, affordable and still look amazing on the table. Over the years, I’ve made so many DIY party treats for my kids’ birthdays and family celebrations, and they’ve saved me time, money and a lot of stress.
After all, kids just want party food that’s fun and delicious. They honestly don’t care if it took hours to make or cost a fortune.
Some of my most popular easy party foods include Iced Biscuits, Rainbow Jelly and Chocolate Spoons. Like all my party food ideas, these are super simple and easy to adapt to almost any party theme.
Easy Party Wafers (A Crowd Favourite)
And I have another party food favourite to share with you: Party Wafers.
These iced wafer treats are always a hit with our guests, and they’re one of the easiest party foods you can make. Let me walk you through the super simple steps.
Ingredients and Directions
The ingredients for these party wafers are inexpensive and easy to find at any supermarket in Australia.
- Packaged wafers (any colour or flavour)
- Frosting of your choice
- Sprinkles
The directions couldn’t be easier:
- Dip one end of each wafer into the frosting
- Dip the frosted end into sprinkles
- Display on a plate or tray
- Enjoy
That’s it. Party guests can grab them and go. They’re tasty, fun and not too messy. For best results, I recommend making these on the day of the party.
Party Wafer Variations for Any Theme
You can easily adapt these party wafers to suit any party theme. Simply choose coordinating wafer colours, frosting and sprinkles.
If you prefer, you can also use white or vanilla frosting and tint it yourself using food colouring.
We’ve used this easy party food recipe for several of our family birthday parties, including our Cricket Party, Trolls Party, Fairy Party and Unicorn Party.
In the photos above, you can see our Cricket party wafers using green and yellow sprinkles, and our Trolls party version using bright rainbow sprinkles.
Family Fun in the Kitchen
One of the reasons I love easy DIY party foods so much is that my kids can help make them.
For party wafers, my birthday boy or girl can help choose the colours and flavours. When we’re preparing everything, they can help dip the wafers into the frosting and sprinkles.
It’s simple, fun and they feel so proud serving a party food they helped create for their friends.
Make Your Party Easy (and Still Beautiful)
I hope this inspires you to make your own version of these easy party wafers for your next birthday or celebration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make party wafers ahead of time?
Party wafers are best made on the day of the party so they stay fresh and crisp. If needed, you can prepare them the night before and store them in an airtight container.
Are party wafers suitable for different party themes?
Yes. Party wafers are incredibly versatile. Simply change the wafer colour, frosting and sprinkles to match your party theme.
Are these party foods kid-friendly to make?
Absolutely. Party wafers are a great activity for kids to help with, especially dipping and decorating.
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