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Chocolate Spiders for Halloween
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5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Spiders

Deliciously fun and spooky Chocolate Covered Spider Ritz Crackers are made with creamy peanut butter, chocolate sprinkle, pretzel sticks, and candy eyes! An easy, kid and adult-friendly no-bake snack for Halloween!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate covered ritz crackers, halloween spiders, halloween treats
Servings: 12 spider cookies
spider cookies
Author: Olya Shepard

Ingredients

  • 24 Ritz crackers, (or similar buttery round crackers)
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 24 mini pretzel sticks, (for legs), broke in half
  • 6-8 oz chocolate melting wafers , or almond bark
  • chocolate jimmies, (sprinkles)
  • candy eyes

Instructions

  • Spread a layer of peanut butter on the flat side of one cracker.
  • Break pretzel sticks in half and place 3–4 on each side of the cracker to form legs.
  • Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on another cracker and place on top to form a sandwich, gently pressing together.
  • Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  • Dip each cracker sandwich in the chocolate, covering completely. Use a fork to lift it out and tap off excess.
  • Immediately sprinkle chocolate jimmies on top while the chocolate is still wet.
  • Press two candy eyes into place.
  • Let set on a parchment-lined tray at room temperature or in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Spiders
Amount per Serving
Calories
138
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
179
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
80
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
2
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.02
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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