Whether you’re a rogue leader or a member of the dark side, you’re going to love these awesome Star Wars party food ideas! There are over 40 favorites here.
For Star Wars fans, May 4th is a fantastic holiday to celebrate their love for the franchise. It’s a great excuse to watch the movies and series, or throw a Star Wars-themed party, and have fun.
Anyone can make fun Jedi crafts with the kids and dress up as their favorite characters. However, true fans will throw a party and incorporate the characters into their party food. That’s exactly what these 40+ Star Wars party recipes do!
Food is such a versatile medium to work with. With a little imagination and creativity, you can turn anything into delightful treats that capture the essence of the Star Wars universe.
Imagine your child’s face lighting up as they open their lunch box to see an Ewok granola bar or a lightsaber churro.
Oh, and your guests will be amazed at your TIE fighter appetizers and Bantha cookies washed down with blue milk! These little details will create incredible memories for you, your friends, and your kids.
Okay, are you ready? I’ve gathered over 40 yummy foods and beverages that will make May the Fourth a total hit with your family—and for your intergalactic Jedi party guests.
Go ahead and scroll down for some amazing Star Wars party food ideas. Then let me know what you think in the comments!
Cakes
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thejoysofboys.com
Ewok Cake
If you can bake a cake in a 9"x13" pan, you can make this Ewok cake! Super easy to follow directions are included.
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cakewhiz.com
Death Star Cake
Okay, this Death Star cake may look difficult, but it really isn't. You will use gray fondant for the top and it is cut into rectangles. Just take them one at a time and the cake comes together in no time!
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popcornerreviews.com
Queen Amidala Cake
Monica loves Queen Amidala, and was even her for Halloween one year. This cake was inspired by Queen Amidala's dress—complete with edible jewels around the base!
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yummycrumble.com
Wampa Cake
This fun Wampa cake features rich red velvet cake, delicious cream cheese frosting, and is coated with sweetened coconut. The playful frosting fangs and chocolate horns complete the Wampa look.
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theresjustonemommy.com
Darth Vader Cake
No special cake pans needed for this Darth Vader cake. It is pieced together from one 9" square pan and one 9" circle pan!
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momvstheboys.com
BB-8 Cake
There are a ton of BB-8 treats you can find online. I like this cake because it is a sheet cake instead of being vertical spheres—much easier!
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Cupcakes
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justjennrecipes.com
JAWA Cookie Cupcakes
Jenn has a lot of Star Wars food ideas on her site and on StarWars.com. I've featured a few more on this list. She made these Jawa cupcakes using a cookie cutter for the hood, but you can probably cut your own shape to get something similar.
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www.starwars.com
Obi-Wan Kenobi Cupcakes
A cinnamon-vanilla cupcake with a sweet frosting that resembles Obi-Wan's beard. Topped with a chocolate fondant robe, these edible Jedi are ready for any challenge.
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yummycrumble.com
Sarlacc Cupcakes
Create miniature Sarlacc cupcakes complete with almond sliver teeth and chocolate tentacles. If you are interested in a larger version, this site also has a Sarlacc Bundt Cake!
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www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Princess Leia & Chewbacca Cupcakes
Grab the kids to help you decorate these Star Wars cupcakes. You can use any cupcakes you like and just a few food supplies!
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www.threeolivesbranch.com
Baby Yoda Cupcakes
Grogu is so cute I want to make every food into him! These adorable cupcakes feature sandwich cookie ears with pink sprinkles and M&M eyes.
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Cookies
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kidsactivitiesblog.com
Darth Vader Cookies
Grab your Christmas cookie cutters for these Darth Vader cookies. His head is basically the shape of a bell so that makes it easy!
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www.simplisticallyliving.com
TIE Fighter Cookies
Here is another interesting cookie cutter swap—a wrapped candy cutter is very similar to the shape of an Imperial TIE fighter. You'll need to do some icing design work, but look how great these turn out!
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www.savvymamalifestyle.com
Baby Yoda Cookies
No-Bake Baby Yoda cookies—You had me at "no-bake"! Grogu is made using Nutter Butter cookies, almonds, green candy melts and fondant.
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www.sugarswings.com
Loth-cat Cookies
Michelle shows you how to make a bunch of different sugar cookie Star Wars characters. I am in love with her Loth-cat cookies! They look just like the character with those ears and the wide horizontal mouth.Other character cookies she made include Ahsoka Tano, Hera Syndulla, Princess Leia, and Baby Yoda.
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www.thespiffycookie.com
Jawa Cookies
Get the recipe for double chocolate thumbprint cookies. They turn into Jawa cookies when you simply add two little yellow sprinkle eyes!
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popcornerreviews.com
Bantha Cookies
You can wash down these Bantha cookies with some blue Bantha milk (there is a recipe further down this list).
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cutefetti.com
R2D2 Cookies
I love how easy Dawn made these R2D2 cookies. No need to make his whole body, you can still recognize him just with this decorated half circle! I made R2D2 luminaries with the same idea in mind—no need to put every detail or color, and it is still definitely R2.
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homemadeheather.com
Wookie Cookies
Turn your gingerbread men cookies into wookies! Just add fur marks, a melted chocolate bandolier, and white chocolate chip ammunition.
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justjennrecipes.com
Porg Cookies
Eat these Porg cookies while watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi. How cute are those little feet made using 2 crown sprinkles?
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Other Fun Sweet Treats
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www.starwars.com
Salacious Crumb Cakes
Floppy, candy melt ears and a face made of crumbs. I think you could even fool Jabba with these Salacious Crumb cakes!
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www.shesaved.com
Wampa Bars
Start with any granola bar, white frosting and some Tootsie Rolls. The Tootsie Rolls are used to make Wampa's tusks, eyes, ears and mouth—so smart!
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www.thecookierookie.com
Princess Leia Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are so easy to make they should be a staple at every party! I love those Rolo buns on Leia.
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www.starwars.com
Ahsoka Pumpkin Muffins
While watching Ahsoka's journey in the new series on Disney+, enjoy these pumpkin muffins. They're topped with sweet white chocolate montrals and icing face details.
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ashleemarie.com
TIE Fighter Oreo Pops
Oreo truffles on a stick are so easy! Add a chocolate wafer on each side to complete your TIE fighter Oreo pops. Destroy the imperial navy with every bite!
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totallythebomb.com
Ewok Granola Bars
If you liked the Wampa bars from earlier, you are going to love these Ewok granola bars. Look at those cute little spears!
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mickeyblog.com
Max Rebo Donuts
A blue icing Max Rebo sits at his red ball organ made from a mini chocolate donut. So easy!
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yummycrumble.com
Jawa Brownies
Get the little Star Wars fans involved in making these peppermint Jawa brownies. If you have a Jawa cookie cutter, this will be super easy. If not, you can still cut out the shape, add chocolate and don't forget those eyes!
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www.threeolivesbranch.com
Chewbacca Rice Krispie Treats
Use cocoa rice cereal to make these Chewbacca Rice Krispie treats. A gingerbread man cookie cutter was used to make the ones shown. However, you can just cut them into rectangles and add Chewbacca's bandolier.
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www.thespiffycookie.com
Baked Lightsaber Churros
Erin was inspired to make these lightsaber churros after seeing a photo of the ones available at Disney. These are baked instead of fried, so they are healthier!
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www.browniebites.net
Bantha Milk
After Disney disclosed that their blue Bantha milk is made using rice and coconut milk and the flavors of lime, dragon fruit, watermelon, and pineapple, Erin came up with this recipe! It is great with those Bantha cookies from earlier in the list.
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Savory Recipes
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2geekswhoeat.com
TIE Striker Appetizer
Not your typical pigs in a blanket appetizer here. These TIE strikers were made using wonton wrappers and Lil Smokies. The mustard edging completes the look!
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www.threeolivesbranch.com
Baby Yoda Deviled Eggs
Grogu makes another appearance on the list—I told you I want to make him out of every food! Sugar snap peas are perfect for Baby Yoda's ears, don't you think?
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook
Gormaanda’s Glowblue Noodles
You can make blue noodles like the ones seen in the first episode of the Andor series on Disney+! This recipe is right from the cookbook Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook.
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www.thefoodinmybeard.com
BB-8 Cheese Ball
Dan shows you how to create an adorable BB-8 cheese ball. It is easier than you might think! Oh, and he shares his Porg version as well (complete with Cheeto feet).
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www.attemptsatdomestication.com
Boba Fett Cheese Board
Ashley created this fun cheese board inspired by Boba Fett's helmet! This is a perfect party food to enjoy all night long.
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popcornerreviews.com
Baby Yoda Spinach and Artichoke Bites
Refrigerated crescent rolls are the perfect base for this recipe. The Child's ears look awesome!
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2geekswhoeat.com
Millennium Falcon Burgers
Turn your cookout burgers into beefy Millennium Falcons! Add some condiment outlines to perfect the look.
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thefarmgirlgabs.com
Baby Yoda Guacamole Platter
Okay, this is the last Baby Yoda recipe… I swear! This one is super easy. You can make (or just buy) your favorite guacamole and shape it into his head.
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www.forkly.com
Star Wars Mini Pizzas
Mini pitas, pizza sauce and strategically placed toppings are all you need to make a delicious pizza both kids and adult will love!
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Jenn Fujikawa
Porg Chops
Don't worry, Jenn didn't make these from actual Porgs, just pork that looks like Porg. Kids will love these as part of dinner!
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thestarvingchefblog.com
TIE Fighter Chips
Felicia says "May the Force be with you in cheese and cracker form." Perfect! These TIE fighters will look great on your party food table.
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totallythebomb.com
BB-8 Droid Quesadillas
These droids may take numerous steps to make, but they are worth it! For a party, you could make a large one of these in the middle and surround it with undecorated quesadillas.
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