# What You 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bats from flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil, season with smoked paprika and sea salt, then bake on a parchment-lined tray for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Place aged cheddar, brie, blue cheese, and both types of crackers spaced evenly on a large serving board to create visual interest.
03 - Spoon black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam into small bowls and position them strategically on the board.
04 - Group the bat-shaped tortilla chips in clusters across the board to enhance the spooky theme.
05 - Distribute black olives, purple grapes, mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds around the board to add texture and flavor.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and optional candy corn for pops of color and sweetness.
07 - Add edible flowers, fresh rosemary, or sage leaves as garnish to evoke an eerie, dramatic effect. Serve immediately.
