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.
I love creating fun, themed snack boards to bring excitement and joy to our family gatherings, especially during Halloween.
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:
- 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!
Save This board brought smiles to my family as we shared laughs and stories while enjoying the spooky treats together.
Notes
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 bat snack board is the perfect mix of spooky and delicious to make your Halloween party memorable.
Kitchen Q&A
- → How do I make the bat shapes for the savory crackers?
Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter on oval crackers or arrange black olive slices as wings and eyes on cream cheese-spread crackers to create bat figures.
- → What are good alternatives to cream cheese for a vegan option?
Try vegan cream cheese alternatives made from plant-based ingredients to keep the spread dairy-free while maintaining creaminess.
- → Can I prepare the board in advance?
It’s best to assemble the board shortly before serving to keep crackers crisp and fresh veggies vibrant, but you can prep components ahead.
- → What dips pair well with this snack board?
Classic hummus, ranch, or other savory dips complement the fresh vegetables and cheese, enhancing the overall flavor variety.
- → Are there other snack ideas to add for variety?
Consider adding candy corn, popcorn, or other Halloween-themed bites to enhance the festive assortment on your board.