# What You'll Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Treats
01 - 12 large flour tortillas
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
→ Cheese & Crackers
05 - 7 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 5.3 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz 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 oz 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
# How to Make It:
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. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Distribute aged cheddar cubes, brie slices, blue cheese crumbles, and both varieties of crackers evenly on a large serving board, spacing them to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fill small bowls with black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam. Position them thoughtfully across the board for easy access.
04 - Arrange the cooled bat-shaped tortilla chips in small groups throughout the board to emphasize the spooky theme.
05 - Scatter black olives, purple grapes, halved mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds around the board, filling in gaps and balancing colors.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and optional candy corn for visual and textural variety.
07 - Enhance the platter with edible flowers, fresh rosemary sprigs, or sage leaves to create a dramatic and eerie presentation.
08 - Present the board immediately, inviting guests to enjoy a festive and spooky selection of bites.
