A fun Halloween grazing board with bat-shaped treats, savory bites, and sweet surprises for festive occasions.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Treats
01 - 12 large flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Cheese & Crackers
05 - 7 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 5.3 ounces brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
08 - 1 box black sesame crackers
09 - 1 box charcoal crackers
→ Savory Snacks
10 - 1 cup black olives
11 - 1 cup purple grapes
12 - 1 cup mini sweet peppers, halved
13 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
→ Sweet Surprises
14 - 8.8 ounces dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies
15 - 1 cup chocolate-covered raisins
16 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
17 - 1/2 cup candy corn (optional)
→ Dips & Spreads
18 - 1/2 cup black bean dip
19 - 1/2 cup whipped goat cheese
20 - 1/2 cup blackberry jam
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bat shapes from flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt, then bake on a parchment-lined tray for 8–10 minutes until crisp. Let cool completely.
02 - Place aged cheddar, brie, and blue cheese, along with black sesame and charcoal crackers, spaced evenly on a large serving board.
03 - Fill small bowls with black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam. Position them strategically on the board for easy access.
04 - Cluster the baked bat-shaped tortilla chips in groups around the board to accentuate the spooky theme.
05 - Distribute black olives, purple grapes, halved mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds evenly across the board.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with dark chocolate bat candies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and optional candy corn for color and variety.
07 - Decorate the board with edible flowers, fresh rosemary, or sage leaves to enhance the eerie, festive look.
08 - Present immediately for your guests to enjoy this thematic assortment of bites.
