Save to Pinterest 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 recipe brings a fun and festive touch to Halloween celebrations that my family always looks forward to.
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:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the Halloween fun!
Save to Pinterest My family enjoys gathering around this colorful board, making Halloween even more memorable and fun.
Notes
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 to Pinterest This fun and easy snack board is perfect to spread Halloween cheer quickly and deliciously.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the bat shapes on crackers?
Spread cream cheese onto oval crackers and add small olive slices cut into crescent shapes for wings and rounds for eyes to create the bat design.
- → What can I use for vegan alternatives?
Substitute cream cheese with vegan spread and choose vegan chocolate sandwich cookies to keep the board plant-based.
- → How should I arrange the snack board for best presentation?
Place savory and sweet bat treats centrally for a flying effect, then surround with colorful vegetables, dips, cheese cubes, grapes, and dried fruits to fill gaps.
- → Can I prepare this snack board in advance?
Prepare components ahead but assemble the bat-shaped snacks shortly before serving to keep crackers crisp and eyes intact.
- → Are there suggested dips for this snack board?
Hummus and ranch are great choices that pair well with fresh vegetables and complement the bat-shaped bites.
- → What allergens are present in this snack board?
Contains wheat, milk, nuts, and soy. Check ingredient labels carefully for any dietary restrictions.