Description
These **Spooky Puff Pastry Bats** are the ultimate easy Halloween treats! Made with buttery puff pastry cut into bat shapes, they bake up golden and flaky—perfect for both sweet and savory variations. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll have a festive appetizer or dessert ready in under 30 minutes. Kids love helping decorate them, making this one of the best **Halloween themed food ideas** for parties, classrooms, or spooky movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (about 10 x 10 inches)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp sugar (for sweet version) OR 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (for savory version)
- 1 tsp cinnamon sugar (optional, for sweet bats)
- Black sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for eyes)
- Flour, for rolling
Optional Fillings:
- Nutella, jam, or cream cheese (sweet bats)
- Pesto, shredded cheese, or garlic butter (savory bats)
Instructions
- Prep the pastry: Lightly flour a work surface and roll thawed puff pastry into a thin rectangle.
- Cut bat shapes: Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter (or carve freehand with a small knife). Gather scraps, reroll, and cut again.
- Add toppings/fillings: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar for sweet bats or cheese/pesto for savory bats. Optionally sandwich two bat cutouts with filling inside.
- Egg wash: Beat egg and brush lightly over bats for golden color.
- Bake: Place bats on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool & decorate: Let cool on a rack. Add edible eyes or icing dots for spooky effect. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry properly before rolling—it should be pliable, not sticky or frozen.
- Don’t skip the egg wash for that golden bakery finish.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent leaking during baking.
- For advance prep, cut and assemble bats, then refrigerate unbaked until ready to bake fresh.
- Decorate creatively—add “eyes” with sesame seeds or drizzle with jam for a spooky touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Halloween Recipes, Appetizers, Snacks, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday, Party Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry bat
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Halloween Puff Pastry Bats, Easy Halloween Food, Spooky Snacks, Halloween Appetizers, Pastry Bites