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Halloween Bat-Shaped Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

This dish features a creamy guacamole served alongside tortilla chips carefully shaped into bat silhouettes. The guacamole, made from ripe avocados with fresh ingredients, has a smooth, vibrant texture, while the bat-shaped chips add a crunchy contrast. The presentation creates a festive and playful Halloween table centerpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados halved, pitted
  • 1 small lime juiced
  • 1 small handful cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 small tomato diced, optional for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 package tortilla chips preferably plain or lightly salted
  • 1 small black food coloring or edible ink for decorating bat shapes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small knife
  • Plastic Food Coloring or Black Edible Ink

Method
 

  1. Scoop the ripe avocados into a mixing bowl and mash them using a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  2. Add the lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mashed avocados. Mix everything together until well combined and vibrant green. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  3. Prepare your tortilla chips by arranging them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a small knife or your hands to shape some chips into bat silhouettes—elongated wings and small bodies—saving the rest as regular triangles.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the shaped bat chips for about 8-10 minutes until they are crispy and lightly golden around the edges. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
  5. Remove the baked bat chips from the oven and let them cool briefly on a wire rack. The chips should be firm and crunchy, ready for serving.
  6. Transfer the lime-colored guacamole into a serving bowl. Optionally, garnish with diced tomato or extra cilantro for a pop of color.
  7. Use a small amount of black food coloring or edible ink to draw or fill in the wings of each bat-shaped chip, creating a distinct silhouette contrast. This step adds the spooky effect.
  8. Arrange the bat-shaped chips around the guacamole or stand them up in a decorative pattern on your serving platter. This creates a festive display.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the chips and the creamy, fresh guacamole. Encourage guests to dip and try shaping their own bat chips for added fun.

Notes

For best results, shape the chips while they're still pliable before baking. Use edible ink for detailed bat wing designs. Keep a close eye in the oven to prevent over-baking, which could make the chips too brittle.