A festive board featuring bat-shaped savory crackers, sweet treats, veggies, dips, cheese, and fruit.
# Components:
→ 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 - 240 milliliters baby carrots
08 - 240 milliliters cucumber slices
09 - 240 milliliters cherry tomatoes
10 - 240 milliliters 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)
# Method:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker. Cut black olive slices into 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 for wings. Place two candy eyes on top and reassemble the cookie.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips around the dip.
04 - Scatter cheddar cubes, grapes, and dried fruit in open spaces on the platter.
05 - Place savory and sweet bats prominently for a flying effect and fill remaining gaps with extra crackers or fruit.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy the festive presentation.
