# What You 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 (approximately 1 cup)
08 - 240 milliliters cucumber slices (approximately 1 cup)
09 - 240 milliliters cherry tomatoes (approximately 1 cup)
10 - 240 milliliters bell pepper strips, orange and yellow (approximately 1 cup)
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 (apricots, cranberries)
# How-To:
01 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each whole wheat cracker. Cut black olives into small crescents for wings and rounds for eyes. Arrange olive slices on crackers to resemble bats.
02 - Gently twist open each chocolate sandwich cookie. Insert two almond slivers or mini pretzels into the cream filling for wings. Place two candy eyes on top and gently replace the cookie lid.
03 - Place hummus or ranch dip in a small bowl. Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper strips around the dip.
04 - Scatter cubed cheddar cheese, grapes, and dried fruit across open areas on the serving board.
05 - Place savory and sweet bats prominently on the board for a flying effect. Fill remaining spaces with extra crackers or fruit.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy the Halloween-themed platter.
