Creepy Crawly Spiders

Name: Creepy Crawly Spiders
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 12 servings, 2 spiders each.
Ingredients: 2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate , broken into pieces, melted; 24 pieces black shoestring licorice (12 inch); 48 assorted miniature round candies

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

15
min.

Total Time

1
hr.

15
min.

Servings

12 servings, 2 spiders each

Mini marshmallows coated with melted chocolate form the bodies of these scary Halloween treats. Kids love to add legs and eyes with assorted candies.

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2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces, melted
24 pieces black shoestring licorice (12 inch)
48 assorted miniature round candies

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Mix marshmallows and melted chocolate until marshmallows are completely coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto sheets of wax paper to make 24 clusters for the "bodies" of the "spiders."
Cut each 12-inch piece licorice into 8 pieces. Decorate each spider with 8 pieces of licorice for the "legs" and 2 candies for the "eyes." Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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Nutrition

Size-Wise

Kids will enjoy making and decorating these spooky treats. They'll also enjoy eating them, but keep tabs on portions.

Special Extra

Stir in 1/4 cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts or Dry Roasted Peanuts along with the marshmallows.

Servings

12 servings, 2 spiders each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 12 servings, 2 spiders each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	160

Total fat	7g
Saturated fat	4g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	20mg
Carbohydrate	23g
Dietary fiber	2g
Sugars	18g
Protein	1g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	0 %DV
Iron	6 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by Judy K4 from These were great and the kids loved them. These were great and the kids loved them. I would recommend putting the licorice down first on the waxed paper (one long string can make two legs), then put the warm chocolate-covered marshmallows on top. Also, be sure to remove the melted chocolate from the heat before adding the marshmallows to coat!

Date published: 2002-11-02

Rated 3 out of 5 by crazyhranch from I'm sure there is a trick to this, but my marshmallows melted into big globs of goo, but I just... I'm sure there is a trick to this, but my marshmallows melted into big globs of goo, but I just plopped them on the wax paper and the looked like chocolate globs. I used chow mein noodles as the legs as they were easier and a little gel on the m&m's for eyeballs. My daughter loved them!

Date published: 2008-10-31

Rated 2 out of 5 by rspeck1 from I used Baker's Chocolate, but I could not get my marshmellows completely covered in chocolate before... I used Baker's Chocolate, but I could not get my marshmellows completely covered in chocolate before it started to stiffen, so they were partially white. The "legs" and "eyes" had some trouble staying on also. The spiders themselves tasted pretty good, but mine just didn't look right.

Date published: 2004-11-01

Rated 3 out of 5 by dimples1471 from These turned out cute and the kids seemed to like them ok. These turned out cute and the kids seemed to like them ok. I think they would have turned out a little better if I would have let the marshmallows melt just a little before dropping them on the wax paper. They were cute though.

Date published: 2005-09-07

Rated 5 out of 5 by goodwhm from My daughter is allergic to eggs, and this is a great alternative to cakes and cookies for a special... My daughter is allergic to eggs, and this is a great alternative to cakes and cookies for a special haloween treat. She listens for someone to go to the kitchen so they can get her a spider. We will definantly make these again.

Date published: 2003-10-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by PegiV from My first school baking assignment was a breeze with these easy to make, cute to look at, and yummy... My first school baking assignment was a breeze with these easy to make, cute to look at, and yummy tasting Halloween spiders! My four year old thought his mom was the coolest cook. I will make them again and again!

Date published: 2002-10-28

Rated 4 out of 5 by meegw from It was a fun and easy recipe to make. It was a fun and easy recipe to make. The kids loved helping. I melted my marshmallows a little bit too much and so my spiders were just smooth globs instead of bumpy marshmallows. But they tasted great anyway!

Date published: 2005-12-24

Rated 3 out of 5 by chef newbie from I made these creepy spiders with 6 7/8 year olds. I made these creepy spiders with 6 7/8 year olds. Not too messy if properly set up such as the wax paper, legs already cut, and jobs divided for mixing and spooning. This recipe only made 12 "spiders" for me.

Date published: 2007-06-27