Get ready to transform your Halloween party from ordinary to extraordinary with these wickedly adorable Bat Treats! Imagine biting into a deliciously dark, chocolatey creation that looks like it flew straight out of a haunted bakery. These easy-to-make treats are not just desserts; they're edible works of art that will have both kids and adults swooping in for a taste. Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or just want to add some spooky magic to your dessert table, these bat-shaped treats are guaranteed to be the star of the night!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cookies
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup candy eyes
- 1/2 cup black licorice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a clean, flat work surface with parchment paper or a large cutting board.
- Take the chocolate cookies and carefully separate them, creating two halves for each cookie to form bat wings.
- Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting on the inside of each cookie half to help them stick together.
- Arrange the cookie halves on the work surface to create a bat shape, positioning them at an angle to resemble spread wings.
- Break pretzel sticks into smaller pieces to create bat ears and carefully insert them between the cookie wings at the top of the bat shape.
- Apply a small dab of chocolate frosting to the back of the candy eyes and gently place them in the center of the bat's "face" area.
- Cut small pieces of black licorice to create bat fangs or additional decorative details, attaching them with a tiny bit of frosting.
- Refrigerate the bat treats for 10-15 minutes to allow the frosting to set and help the decorations stay in place.
- Before serving, arrange the bat treats on a festive Halloween-themed platter or individual serving plates.
- Store any unused bat treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Chill Out: Refrigerating your bat treats helps the frosting set quickly and keeps the decorations in place, ensuring your bats look picture-perfect.
- Precision Matters: Use a butter knife or offset spatula for clean, even frosting application to create professional-looking bat wings.
- Candy Eye Placement: Apply candy eyes with a tiny dab of frosting for secure attachment that won't fall off.
- Pretzel Ear Trick: Break pretzel sticks carefully to create symmetrical bat ears - precision is key to the spooky charm!
- Make Ahead Magic: These treats can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container, making party prep a breeze.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Get children involved in decorating - it's a fun Halloween crafting experience that doubles as a delicious treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 5mg
