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
What other fillings can I use?
Nutella, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter with jelly are all fun swaps if you want something different from peanut butter.
Can I use a different type of bread?
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.
