Spooky Bat-Shaped Halloween Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

Halloween is the perfect time to embrace fun, quirky snacks that spark joy and creativity. This year, I decided to elevate my party spread with a playful twist on classic guacamole. Shaping tortilla chips as mischievous bats adds a touch of chaos and whimsy to the table.

Transforming simple ingredients into a festive masterpiece makes the prep feel like a mini craft session. The aroma of ripe avocados mixed with zesty lime and cumin instantly sets a cheerful, spooky mood. Plus, who doesn’t love a good food puzzle that doubles as decoration?

Bat-Shaped Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

This dish features a creamy avocado-based guacamole seasoned with lime and cumin, showcasing a smooth texture with mixture-embedded chunks of ripe avocado. The guacamole is decorated with whimsical bat-shaped tortilla chips, creating a festive visual appeal suitable for Halloween celebrations. The final presentation combines luscious, bright-green dip with playful, crispy chips resembling bats.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: festive

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 ripe avocados halved, pitted
• 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin adjust to taste
• to taste salt
• 1 cup tortilla chips preferably round and crispy

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Fork or masher
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Baking sheet
• Silicone bat-shaped cookie cutter
• Tortilla chip bag or pre-made chips

Method

 

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Use a fork or masher to mash the avocado until smooth with some small chunks remaining for texture.
2. Add lime juice, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt to the mashed avocado. Stir everything together until well combined and the mixture is creamy with a vibrant green color.
3. Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula for an even look.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet and bake for about 5-7 minutes until they are just crisp and lightly golden, if you want them extra crispy.
5. Once cooled slightly, use a silicone bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut bat shapes out of the tortilla chips. Carefully lift the cutouts and set aside.
6. Arrange the baked, bat-shaped tortilla chips decoratively on top of the guacamole, placing some upright around the edges for a festive, spooky effect. Serve immediately for the best crispiness.

Notes

For added fun, you can also create more bat shapes or other Halloween-themed shapes with extra tortilla chips. Serve this festive guacamole with additional chips or veggie sticks for dipping.

As the night winds down, the lingering aroma of seasoned avocado and crispy tortilla bats will still evoke smiles. Enjoying this playful dish reminds me how food can turn into a delightful, chaotic art form. Here’s to more imperfectly perfect Halloween feasts!