Save 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 quickly became my go-to festive treat. Every year I look forward to arranging these cute bat shapes with my family and enjoying the mix of flavors together.
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 immediately and enjoy the Halloween fun!
Save Gathering around this board has become a favorite family tradition each Halloween. The kids love spotting their favorite sweet and savory bats before digging in.
Notes
Add other Halloween-themed snacks like candy corn or popcorn to enhance variety and visual appeal.
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 This flying bat snack board is a festive hit that brings smiles and spooky delight to any Halloween party.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I create the bat shapes on crackers?
Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter or simply arrange black olive slices as wings and eyes on oval crackers to resemble bats.
- → Can I make this snack board vegan-friendly?
Yes, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use vegan chocolate sandwich cookies to accommodate vegan diets.
- → What dips work best with this platter?
Hummus and ranch dip complement the vegetables and savory bites well, adding creamy textures and flavor contrast.
- → How long does it take to prepare this snack board?
The entire preparation can be completed in around 30 minutes, as there is no cooking involved.
- → What are good substitutions for the almond wings on sweet bats?
Mini pretzels can be used as wings on the chocolate sandwich cookies for a crunchy, salty alternative.
- → How should the board be arranged for best effect?
Place savory and sweet bats prominently to create a flying effect, then fill gaps with veggies, dips, cheese, grapes, and dried fruit for variety.