Trim a tree in your yard with edible decorations to help the birds celebrate the season.
PB and J Bird Feeder Treat
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Servings 1
- Ingredients 8
Ingredients
- 4 unsalted rice cakes, about 3 inches in diameter
- About 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Birdseed
- About 3 tablespoons jelly or peanut butter
- 1 length of twine (2 feet)
- Dried cranberries (from 6-oz package) or orange slice
- 1 length of floral wire (1 foot)
- Ribbon (6 to 12 inches), if desired
Instructions
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Step1Using a skewer, poke a hole in the middle of each rice cake. Spread peanut butter over 2 rice cakes. Top with other 2 rice cakes to make 2 sandwiches.
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Step2Spread birdseed on cookie sheet. Spread jelly on edges of each sandwich; roll in birdseed until edges are completely covered.
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Step3Tie a double knot about 6 inches from one end of twine. Thread sandwich, through center hole, on other end of twine. Tie another double knot in twine about 6 inches from sandwich. Thread on second sandwich. Tie a loop in top end of twine to allow bird feeder to hang.
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Step4Thread cranberries on floral wire, leaving 1 inch of bare wire on each end. Twist ends together to form a circle; form into a heart shape. Tie cranberry heart or orange slice to bottom end of twine. Tie ribbon around twine into bow.
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