Pin It 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 is always a hit at our Halloween parties, sparking conversations and delighting both kids and adults alike.
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 (eg 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 (eg 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 bats:
- 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!
Pin It This board always brings my family together during Halloween, sharing laughs and spooky stories as we enjoy the treats.
Notes
Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter for crackers or cheese to enhance the theme. Substitute vegan cream cheese and cookies to accommodate dietary preferences. 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.
Pin It With simple prep and festive presentation, this snack board is sure to impress and delight your guests every Halloween.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the bat wings on the savory crackers?
Slice black olives into small crescents for the wings and small rounds for the eyes, then arrange them on the cream cheese-topped crackers to mimic bat shapes.
- → What alternatives can I use for cream cheese to make it vegan?
You can substitute regular cream cheese with vegan cream cheese alternatives available at most grocery stores to keep the board plant-based.
- → Which vegetables pair best with the dips on this board?
Baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and colorful bell pepper strips provide fresh crunch and vibrant colors that complement the dips perfectly.
- → Can I prepare this board ahead of time?
For best freshness, assemble the bat-shaped bites shortly before serving. Vegetables and dips can be prepped earlier and arranged last minute.
- → What snacks enhance the Halloween theme besides the bats?
Adding candy corn, popcorn, or themed sweets alongside the bats boosts the festive look and variety of flavors on the board.