Pin 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 was a hit at our family Halloween night, bringing fun and spooky vibes that everyone enjoyed creating and eating 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.
- Assemble the snack board:
- Place the savory and sweet bats prominently on the board for a flying effect. Fill remaining gaps with extra crackers or fruit.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the Halloween fun!
Pin This snack board always brings my family together every Halloween, sparking creativity and laughter as we build spooky bats and share stories.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 28 g, Protein 5 g per serving
Pin This spooky snack board never fails to impress with its festive charm and delicious variety.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do I create the bat shapes for the savory bites?
Use whole wheat crackers shaped like bats or cut crackers with a bat cookie cutter. Spread cream cheese and arrange black olive slices as wings and eyes to mimic bats.
- → What alternatives are available for vegan guests?
Replace cream cheese with vegan cream cheese alternatives and use vegan sandwich cookies to maintain the sweet bat treats.
- → How can I keep the vegetables fresh on the board?
Arrange sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and bell pepper strips shortly before serving to ensure crispness and vivid colors.
- → Can I prepare this snack board in advance?
Prepare components separately and assemble the board just before serving to preserve texture and freshness, especially for crackers and dips.
- → What dips pair well with this snack board?
Hummus and ranch dips are excellent choices, providing creamy, savory flavors that complement the fresh vegetables and bat-shaped bites.