Can I make the bat cookies ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely. You can bake the bat cookies a day or two ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you want to make them even earlier, freeze them for up to a month. Just don’t add the peanut butter filling until you’re ready to serve.

Do I need black food coloring for the cookies?

No, it’s optional. The cocoa powder already gives the cookies a rich, dark chocolate look. The black food coloring just makes them extra spooky and fun. If you’d rather skip it, your bats will still look great.

What if I don’t have a bat cookie cutter?

No worries—you can use any Halloween-themed cutter you have on hand. Ghosts, pumpkins, or even simple circles will work just fine. For more cookie inspiration, check out my 6 Spooky Halloween Cookie Recipes .

Can I make this recipe nut-free?

Yes. If you’re making this for a classroom or a party where allergies are a concern, swap the peanut butter filling for marshmallow cream or chocolate frosting, and leave the nuts out of the pretzel mix. Try pairing it with nut-free snacks like Halloween Cheese Crisps .

Bat Wing Chocolate Pretzel Mix Easy Halloween Treat

Description

A spooky, sweet-and-salty Halloween treat that’s easy, festive, and fun for the whole family. Chocolate bat cookies meet pretzels, candy, and a creamy peanut butter filling in this whimsical mix.

Ingredients

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½ cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon black food coloring gel or activated charcoal powder (optional)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons maple extract or maple syrup
3 cups mini pretzels
1 cup candy corn or M&Ms (optional)
½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
½ cup roasted peanuts or almonds
Optional: edible googly eyes
Optional: Halloween-colored sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, almond extract, salt, and egg. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk baking soda, cocoa powder, and flour. Combine with wet ingredients.
Add black food coloring gel if using. Roll dough between parchment to ¼ inch thick.
Cut out bat shapes and place on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes and cool completely.
Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream, and maple extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread filling on one bat cookie, top with another to make sandwich. Add googly eyes if using.
In a large bowl, mix mini pretzels, chocolate chips, candy corn, and nuts.
Gently fold in bat sandwich cookies. Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Make cookies and pretzel mix ahead of time but store separately to keep crisp. Swap filling or candies to suit allergies or preferences.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 290
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg