Bat-shaped snacks combined with veggies, dips, cheese, and fruits for a fun Halloween spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Savory Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat crackers (preferably 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 (e.g., apricots, cranberries)
# How To Make It:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each cracker. Cut the black olive slices into small crescents for wings and small rounds for eyes. Arrange the olive pieces on crackers to mimic bats.
02 - Carefully twist each sandwich cookie open. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream filling for wings. Place two candy eyes on top, then gently replace the cookie lid.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Surround the bowl with baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips.
04 - Distribute cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit evenly across open areas on the platter.
05 - Position savory and sweet bats prominently to create a flying effect. Fill remaining space with additional crackers or fruit to complete the board.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy the festive assortment.
