Halloween Chocolate Spiders

Deliciously fun and spooky Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers are Chocolate Spiders made with creamy peanut butter, chocolate sprinkle, pretzel sticks, and candy eyes! An easy, kid and adult-friendly no-bake dessert for Halloween!

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Chocolate Covered Spiders are an easy, no-bake, sweet and salty Halloween treat. Creamy peanut butter, buttery Ritz crackers and mini pretzel sticks as spider legs put this Halloween recipe over the top.

Peanut butter sandwiched between buttery crackers, dipped in chocolate, and finished with pretzel stick legs, chocolate jimmies for texture, and candy eyes for personality. Just like Little Shop of Horrors "Audrey" Cupcakes, they're great for Halloween parties, kid-friendly kitchen fun, or a silly snack board!

So if you love peanut butter and chocolate, you might just not be able to resist eating a chocolate spider.

Why you'll love this Halloween treat

• Spooky, cute and fun: These chocolate spiders look just a bit creepy (enough for Halloween) but are still adorable, fun and kid-friendly! Just like Nutella Ghost Hand Pies and Halloween Rice Krispie Treats.
• Sweet and salty combo: Creamy peanut butter, crisp Ritz crackers, and smooth chocolate make every bite irresistible.
• No-bake simplicity: Quick to assemble with just 6 ingredients, this is the ultimate Halloween snack, perfect for last-minute party prep.
• Can be made year around: But what I love the most about this recipe is that while it's a really fun Halloween treat, it can also be made year-round by just omitting the spider portion (eyes and legs).

Ingredients

• Ritz Crackers: Stick with the classic Ritz crackers, use a generic, or whichever round cracker is your favorite. They make the body of the Halloween spiders, they are light, buttery, and perfectly crisp.
• Peanut Butter: Acts as the "glue" that holds the cracker sandwiches together. You can use smooth or crunchy depending on preference, or swap in a nut-free spread if needed.
• Mini Pretzels: These become the spider legs! Each spider uses eight small pretzel pieces to mimic legs.
• Chocolate: Chocolate melting wafers or almond bark. Chocolate coating no only holds the spiders in place but also gives them their spooky, polished look. You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet depending on your taste.
• Candy Eyes: The finishing touch that brings these little spiders to life!

How to make chocolate covered Halloween spiders

1. Add peanut butter: Spread a layer of peanut butter on the flat side of one cracker.

2. Make spider legs: Break pretzel sticks in half and place 3-4 on each side of the cracker to form legs.

3. Make spider sandwich:): Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on another cracker and place on top to form a spider sandwich, gently pressing together.

4. Dip in chocolate: Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth and then dip each cracker sandwich in the chocolate, covering completely. Use a fork to lift it out and tap off excess.

Make sure to dip in chocolate on both sides.

Repeat these steps for each Halloween spider. At this point each sweet spider may will start look gross but will tastes great.

5. Sprinkle with chocolate: Immediately sprinkle chocolate jimmies on top while the chocolate is still wet and then press two candy eyes into place.

Let set on a parchment-lined tray at room temperature or in the fridge.

Tips & Tricks

• How to achieve smooth chocolate surface: For cleaner dipping, use a toothpick or fork under the sandwich to lift it from the chocolate.
• How to avoid sticking: Let the spiders set on a wire rack or parchment so they don't stick.
• Break the pretzel sticks in half: Take one cracker and add 4 sticks on top of the peanut butter to each side, making a total of 8 legs.
• Do not use natural peanut butter: You need the regular peanut butter because it has more oil in it and it's not as dry as the natural stuff. Natural peanut butter will have oil separation from the peanut mixture which is not ideal for this recipe.

 FAQs

Can I use something other than peanut butter?
Yes! Try almond butter, Nutella, cookie butter, or a nut-free spread for school-safe versions.

How far in advance can I make these?
Chocolate covered ritz spiders can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Can I freeze chocolate spiders?
Yes, but the pretzels may lose some crunch. Freeze in layers with parchment in between.

Can kids help make them?
Absolutely! Chocolate covered spiders is a great hands-on Halloween treat for kids to assemble and decorate.

Substitutions and variations

• Use colored candy melts (orange, purple, green) for fun variations.
• Add a red cinnamon candy "fang" or draw a mouth with icing for extra flair.

Serving tips for Halloween party

• Serve this spooky spider platter of chocolate covered Ritz cracker sandwiches at your Halloween party or gathering on a large spooky tray. you can also send them to school as a treat for the class.
• You can also put them in your child's lunch for a fun alternative to regular sandwiches. 

Storage Tips

• Store leftover Ritz cracker sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 2 days for optimal freshness. 

More fun recipes for Halloween

• Spooky Halloween Chocolate Bugs
• Nutella Ghost Hand Pies
• Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
• Halloween Brownie Cakesicles

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