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 festive platter has become a Halloween hit with my family every year. I love how easy it is to prepare yet it looks so fun and festive.
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 This snack board always brings the family together during Halloween. We love sharing stories as we nibble on these cute little bats.
Notes
Use a bat shaped cookie cutter for crackers or cheese for added effect. Substitute vegan cream cheese and cookies if needed. 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.
Save This snack board is a perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party and keeps everyone delighted with its fun shapes and flavors.
Cooking Questions
- → How can I make vegan versions of the bat-shaped snacks?
Use vegan cream cheese substitutes and select dairy-free sandwich cookies. Ensure olives and other ingredients are plant-based for a fully vegan snack board.
- → What alternatives can I use for the bat-shaped crackers?
You can use oval whole wheat crackers or cut cheese slices with a bat-shaped cookie cutter to create the bat shapes.
- → How do I assemble the sweet bat treats?
Gently twist apart sandwich cookies, insert almond slivers or mini pretzels as wings in the cream layer, attach candy eyes on top, and carefully replace the cookie lid.
- → What dips pair well with this snack board?
Hummus and ranch dip complement the fresh vegetables and crackers, adding creamy flavor and variety to the platter.
- → Can this board be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, but assemble closer to serving to keep crackers crisp and candy eyes secure. Prepare components in advance for quick final arrangement.
- → What are some tips for creating the bat wing effect?
Slice black olives into crescents for savory bat wings and use almond slivers or mini pretzels for sweet bats to enhance the flying bat appearance.