Best 2 Halloween Chocolate Spiders Recipes

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As Halloween approaches, people of all ages start to think about decorations, costumes, and of course, treats. One of the most popular Halloween treats are chocolate spiders, which are not only delicious, but also fun and festive. With their creepy crawly legs and gooey chocolate bodies, these little spiders are sure to be a hit at your Halloween party. But with so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. That's why we've put together this article, which will help you find the best recipe for Halloween chocolate spiders.

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HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH SPIDERS



Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookies with Spiders image

I love chocolate chip cookies, so when I was baking for Halloween I turned the chocolate chips into little spiders. I only drew 3 legs on each side, there wasn't room for 4, so my spiders were little 6-legged creatures.

Provided by Becky Held

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl and stir with a fork to mix ingredients well.
  • Combine butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, and mix in with a spatula until well incorporated. Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips until well combined.
  • Drop cookies onto ungreased baking sheets. Pour 1/2 cup chocolate chips into a bowl. Push about 3 to 4 chocolate chips onto each cookie, tip-side down, to make the spider bodies.
  • Bake in the the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack.
  • Melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Spoon melted chocolate into a piping bag with a small tip and draw little legs on each side of the spider bodies to create spider legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE SPIDERS



Halloween Chocolate Spiders image

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi Pichon of Slidell, Louisiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Black or red shoestring licorice
24 small round candy-coated milk chocolate balls (such as Hersheys or Sixlets)

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate for 1-1/2 minutes at 50% power, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir until melted; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in marshmallows. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Cut licorice into 2-in. pieces; press eight pieces into each mound for legs. Press two chocolate balls into each for eyes. , Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Melt the chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning it.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with a small hole cut in the corner.
  • Be patient when assembling the spiders. It takes a little time to get them just right.
  • Let the spiders chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

These Halloween chocolate spiders are a fun and easy treat to make that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They're perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, or just for a sweet snack. So get creative and have fun!

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