Bat Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches
These Bat Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches are a spooky spin on the classic PB&J we all know and love. With just a cookie cutter and a few simple ingredients, you can turn an everyday sandwich into a Halloween snack that's as fun as it is tasty.
This quick recipe only takes about 10 minutes, making it a perfect last-minute idea for lunches, Halloween parties, or a playful after-school treat.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Notes
- Peanut butter: Creamy or crunchy both work, depending on what your family likes best.
- Strawberry jelly: Brings sweetness and a bright color that shows nicely against dark bread.
- Pumpernickel bread: The deep color makes the bat shape really pop, but you can swap in whole wheat or white bread if you prefer.
- Black sparkle gel: Just a little dot creates the eyes and gives the bats a fun, spooky finish.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Bat Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Step 1: Make three peanut butter sandwiches by spreading peanut butter on half the bread slices and jelly on the other half. Put them together.
Step 2: Press a bat-shaped cookie cutter into each sandwich to cut out the bats.
Strep 3: Add two dots of black sparkle gel for eyes.
Substitutions & Variations
- Different Bread - Try whole wheat, white, sourdough, pumpernickel, or gluten-free bread. Darker breads like pumpernickel or rye give the bats the best look.
- Alternate Spreads - Swap peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or even Nutella.
- Change Up the Jelly - Grape, strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jelly all work well. You could even use honey for a twist.
- Fun Decorations - Use candy eyes instead of sparkle gel, or dust with a little powdered sugar for a "ghostly" effect.
FAQs
Nutella, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter with jelly are all fun swaps if you want something different from peanut butter.
Yes, you can use whole wheat, white, sourdough, pumpernickel, or even gluten-free bread. Darker bread just makes the bat shape stand out more.
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Bat Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons jelly
- 6 slices bread
- 1 teaspoon black sparkle gel
Instructions
- Make three peanut butter sandwiches by spreading peanut butter on half the bread slices and jelly on the other half. Put them together.
- Press a bat-shaped cookie cutter into each sandwich to cut out the bats.
- Add two dots of black sparkle gel for eyes.
Notes
- Different Bread - Try whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free bread. Darker breads like pumpernickel or rye give the bats the best look.
- Alternate Spreads - Swap peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or even Nutella.
- Change Up the Jelly - Grape, raspberry, or apricot jelly all work well. You could even use honey for a twist.
- Fun Decorations - Use candy eyes instead of sparkle gel, or dust with a little powdered sugar for a "ghostly" effect.
