# What You'll Need:
→ 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 bell pepper strips, orange and yellow
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
# Method:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each cracker. Cut black olives into small crescents for wings and rounds for eyes. Arrange olive pieces on crackers to resemble bats.
02 - Gently twist apart each sandwich cookie. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream filling as wings. Place two mini candy eyes on top and carefully replace the cookie lid.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Surround the dip with baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips.
04 - Scatter cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit in available spaces on the board.
05 - Place the savory and sweet bats prominently on the board to create a flying effect. Fill remaining gaps with extra crackers or fruit.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy the festive Halloween gathering.
