# What You'll Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Savory Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat crackers (oval or bat-shaped)
02 - 120 grams cream cheese or vegan alternative
03 - 8 black olives, pitted and sliced for wings and eyes
→ Sweet Bat Treats
04 - 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
05 - 24 almond slivers or mini pretzels for wings
06 - 24 mini candy eyes
→ Vegetables & Dips
07 - 1 cup baby carrots
08 - 1 cup cucumber slices
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - 1 cup orange and yellow bell pepper strips
11 - 200 grams hummus or ranch dip
→ Cheese & Extras
12 - 150 grams cubed cheddar cheese
13 - 100 grams red or black grapes
14 - 50 grams dried fruit (apricots, cranberries)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker. Cut black olives into small crescents for wings and small rounds for eyes. Arrange olives on crackers to resemble bats.
02 - Twist open each sandwich cookie gently. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream layer to form wings. Place two candy eyes on top and carefully replace the cookie lid.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips around the dip.
04 - Scatter cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit in remaining spaces on the platter.
05 - Position savory and sweet bats prominently on the board for a flying effect. Fill any gaps with extra crackers or fruit.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy the festive Halloween gathering.
