How to Make 4th of July Bald Eagles

How to Make 4th of July Bald Eagles. Make these edible bald eagle treats for your next 4th of July party. You will need 1/4 c. white chocolate chips 6 marshmallows finely shredded coconut 6 chocolate sandwich cookies 6 whole cashews and black decorator's gel. Step 1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Step 2. Coat each marshmallow in the melted chocolate. Completely cover the marshmallows so the coconut sticks. Step 3. Roll the coated marshmallows in the shredded coconut, leaving one end of each marshmallow uncovered. Step 4. Place each marshmallow on a chocolate sandwich cookie, with the uncoated side up, and let the chocolate set. Step 5. Make a hole in the middle of the side of each marshmallow with a toothpick and insert a cashew for the beak. Step 6. Draw two eyes on your eagles with decorator gel and enjoy your patriotic snacks. Did you know In 1782, the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the United States.