It can be fun to bake at this time of year, but you do not have to spend hours in the kitchen or shops for a long list of ingredients to make the perfect Halloween sweet.

Madison Eberhardt, a baker and founder of Mmatilda Bakes, has shared with the Express her bat biscuits recipe is a “fun and spooky treat” as you only need four ingredients.

She said: “These bat-themed cookies are perfect for Halloween because they’re simple, no-bake, and fun to assemble.

“Kids and adults alike will love making and eating them. They’re also a great addition to any Halloween party, adding a spooky yet tasty flair to your dessert spread.”

“These cookies are quick to prepare and can be made in about 15-20 minutes, depending on how many you want to create. There’s no need for baking, so they’re perfect for last-minute Halloween prep.”

How to make Bat Biscuits for Halloween

You will need: 

• One bag of Oreos
• One bag of mini peanut butter cups
• One bag or jar of mini sprinkle eyes
• One tube of black decorative icing
  

If you cannot find sprinkle eyes at the baking aisle then do not worry as you can simply use white icing as an alternative.

Madison said: “White icing works well! Just pipe small dots where the eyes should go, and use black icing for the pupils.”

Begin by unwrapping the mini peanut butter cups and placing them on a plate.

Take an Oreo and twist it so you have two halves of the biscuit. Scrap the cream off on each side and snap each side in half to create a bat wing. Set the wings aside for now.

Use the black icing on the mini peanut butter cup and then place each wing, making sure the curved side is facing upwards

The more icing you use to act as a ‘glue”, the better is will stick.

Dot on the eyes using the icing or carefully stick them on with the mini sprinkle eyes.

Your quick and easy Halloween bat biscuits are now ready to enjoy.