Halloween Mini Bat Taco Cheeseballs

Directions

1. Using either a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer in a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until it's light and airy. Next, add the shredded taco cheese, taco seasoning, and a tiny pinch of salt, and mix until combined.
2. With a tablespoon cookie scoop or just a spoon, portion out the mixture. Then roll each portion between your palms into balls roughly the size of ping pong balls, using all the mixture.
3. Arrange the cheese balls on a plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill for a minimum of two hours, or even overnight (the flavor improves with time).
4. Just before serving, prepare the decorations. Put a couple of handfuls of blue corn tortilla chips into a sturdy freezer bag (the thick kind that resists tearing).
5. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as you can, then crush the chips with a rolling pin until they become a fine powder. Transfer the crushed chips to a small bowl; you should have roughly one cup.
6. Roll each chilled cheese ball in the crushed chips, pressing gently so they stick evenly. Set them on a serving platter, then insert a whole tortilla chip into each side (pointed end first) so they resemble bat wings.
7. For the eyes, press two sliced black olive rounds onto each bat, applying gentle but firm pressure.
8. Serve right away alongside additional corn chips and small knives for spreading.