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Halloween Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Guacamole

This recipe involves cutting tortillas into bat shapes and baking them until crispy to create spooky, edible chips. These chips are paired with a vibrant, seasoned guacamole that provides a creamy, tangy contrast in both texture and flavor. The final dish features dark, crisp bat-shaped chips complemented by smooth green guacamole, perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 whole corn or flour tortillas preferably small-sized for easy shaping
  • 2 pounds ripe avocados pitted and peeled
  • 1 small lime for fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.5 cup chopped cilantro optional, for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring or squid ink for dark chips, optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters or knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Masher or fork
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover your tortillas with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.
  2. Roll out each tortilla slightly to make them more pliable, then use a knife or bat-shaped cookie cutter to cut out bat-shaped silhouettes. Gather any scraps and re-roll to cut more shapes.
  3. Place the shaped tortilla bats on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overlaps. If using black food coloring or squid ink, mix it into a small bowl with a little water and lightly brush or spray onto the shapes for a darker, more spooky appearance.
  4. Bake the tortilla bats in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn. Once crispy and golden around the edges, remove from oven and let cool until crunchy.
  5. While the chips cool, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork or masher until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  6. Squeeze the juice of a lime over the mashed avocados, add a pinch of salt, and stir well. Fold in chopped cilantro if using, and adjust seasoning to taste. The guacamole should be vibrant, creamy, and slightly tangy.
  7. Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and arrange the baked bat-shaped chips around it. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch and flavor.

Notes

For extra spookiness, add a few black sesame seeds on the chips or use a dark food coloring for a more dramatic effect. Make sure to watch the oven closely during baking to prevent burning the delicate shapes.