Bat Peanut Butter Sandwiches – Cute, Quick & Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack

These Bat Peanut Butter Sandwiches are spooky, simple, and seriously cute—making them the perfect Halloween snack for kids (and adults who love fun food). Made with soft sandwich bread, creamy peanut butter, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter, they’re ready in minutes and guaranteed to bring smiles.

I created these when I wanted a no-fuss Halloween lunchbox surprise that didn’t involve sugar or baking. With just three ingredients and five minutes, my kids were thrilled—and I loved how mess-free it was. Add candy eyes, chocolate chips, or raisins to bring the bat faces to life!

They’re great for Halloween parties, classroom snacks, or themed bento boxes. You can swap in sunflower butter for nut-free schools or add banana slices for extra fun. Make them ahead and store them in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go spooky snack.

Fast, festive, and nutritious—these bat peanut butter sandwiches are Halloween magic with minimal effort.

Bat Peanut Butter Sandwiches – Cute, Quick & Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack

Adorable peanut butter sandwiches cut into bat shapes and decorated with candy eyes—perfect for Halloween lunches or party platters.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 4 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Calories: 190

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 slices sandwich bread white or wheat
• 2 –3 tbsp peanut butter or sunflower/almond butter
• Candy eyes or raisins for decoration
• Optional: banana slices honey, jam, or Nutella
• Bat-shaped cookie cutter

Method

 

1. Spread peanut butter on two slices of bread.
2. Add any extras like banana slices, honey, or jam.
3. Top with remaining slices to make sandwiches.
4. Use a bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out bat shapes.
5. Gently press candy eyes into the sandwich or use a dab of peanut butter to stick.
6. Serve immediately or store in airtight container up to 24 hours.