A festive spread featuring bat-shaped bites with veggies, cheese, and dips to delight guests this Halloween.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Savory Crackers
01 - 24 whole wheat oval-shaped crackers
02 - 120 grams cream cheese or vegan cream cheese 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 onto each cracker. Cut black olive slices into small crescents for wings and small rounds for eyes. Arrange olives on crackers to resemble bats.
02 - Gently twist open each sandwich cookie. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream layer as wings. Place two candy eyes on top, then replace the cookie lid carefully.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Surround with baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips on the board.
04 - Scatter cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit into remaining open spaces on the platter.
05 - Position savory and sweet bats prominently to create a flying effect. Fill leftover gaps with extra crackers or fruit for balance.
06 - Present the snack board immediately to preserve freshness and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
