Save A spooky and playful snack board featuring flying bat-shaped treats, perfect for Halloween gatherings. This festive platter combines sweet and savory bites for all ages.
This snack board was a big hit at our Halloween party, delighting kids and adults alike with its creative flying bat shapes and variety of flavors.
Ingredients
- Bat-Shaped Savory Crackers: 24 whole wheat crackers (preferably oval or bat-shaped, or use a bat cookie cutter), 120 g cream cheese (or vegan alternative), 8 black olives, pitted and sliced for bat wings and eyes
- Sweet Bat Treats: 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos), 24 almond slivers or mini pretzels (for wings), 24 mini candy eyes
- Vegetables & Dips: 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber slices, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup bell pepper strips (orange and yellow), 200 g hummus or ranch dip
- Cheese & Extras: 150 g cubed cheddar cheese, 100 g grapes (red or black), 50 g dried fruit (e.g., apricots, cranberries)
Instructions
- Prepare the savory bats:
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each cracker. Cut black olive slices into small crescents for wings and small rounds for eyes. Arrange olives on crackers to resemble bats.
- Make the sweet bats:
- Gently twist each sandwich cookie open. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream layer for wings. Place two candy eyes on top. Replace the cookie lid gently.
- Arrange vegetables and dips:
- Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips around the dip.
- Add cheese and extras:
- Scatter cheddar cubes, grapes, and dried fruit in open spaces on the board.
- Place the savory and sweet bats prominently on the board for a flying effect:
- Fill remaining gaps with extra crackers or fruit.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the Halloween fun!
Save This snack board created a memorable family moment, sparking laughter and excitement as everyone gathered around to admire and eat the little flying bats.
Notes
Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter for crackers or cheese for added effect. Substitute vegan cream cheese and cookies if needed. Add other Halloween-themed snacks like candy corn or popcorn for variety.
Required Tools
Bat-shaped cookie cutter (optional), small bowls for dips, serving platter or large board, butter knife or spreader
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (crackers, cookies), milk (cheese, cream cheese), nuts (almond slivers), and soy (some cookies). Always double-check ingredient labels for specific allergens.
Save This flying bat snack board is a perfect, festive touch to your Halloween celebrations that everyone will enjoy in just a few simple steps.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I shape the bat wings on the savory crackers?
Slice black olives into small crescents for wings and round pieces for eyes, then arrange on cream cheese-spread crackers to mimic bat shapes.
- → What alternatives can I use for vegan guests?
Substitute cream cheese with vegan cheese spreads and use dairy-free sandwich cookies for the sweet bat treats.
- → How should I arrange the vegetables and dips?
Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl at the center and arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips around it for easy access.
- → Can I prepare this board ahead of time?
For best freshness, assemble the bats shortly before serving. Vegetables and dips can be prepped earlier and arranged just before serving.
- → What tools are helpful for assembling this board?
A bat-shaped cookie cutter simplifies shaping crackers or cheese. Small bowls for dips and a spreading knife help with neat assembly.