A festive platter featuring bat-shaped savory crackers, sweet bites, veggies, and cheeses ideal for Halloween parties.
# 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 bat 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 such as apricots or cranberries
# Directions:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker. Slice black olives into small crescents for wings and small rounds for eyes. Arrange olive pieces on crackers to resemble bats.
02 - Carefully twist open each sandwich cookie. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream layer as wings. Place two mini candy eyes on top and gently replace the cookie lid.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Surround the bowl with baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips arranged attractively.
04 - Scatter cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit in the available spaces on the platter to fill gaps and add variety.
05 - Position the savory and sweet bats prominently on the board to create a flying effect. Fill remaining spaces with extra crackers or fruit for balance.
06 - Present the assembled platter immediately to maintain freshness and enjoy the festive Halloween selection.
