Did you know that in the jungles of Africa, some natives hunt and catch large tarantulas, then roast them over an open fire. In Cambodia, tarantulas are considered a delicacy. To be honest, that makes me want to gag!
I don’t like spiders very much. They completely creep me out, but if you’re looking for a creepy (but somewhat cute) treat for Halloween, you’ll want to whip up these chocolate spider clusters! Your kids may squirm and scream when you tell them they’re having chocolate spiders, but you’ll see them gleefully eating them.
With only 3 ingredients, this is one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make.
¾ cup chocolate chips
2 cups crispy chow mein noodles (you can use Fiber One cereal instead, but the spider legs won’t be as long)
1/4 cup red candies for eyes (M&M or your preferred candies)
Begin by lining two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. This will make clean-up easy because the baking sheet won’t get dirty.
Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in the microwave on high, 60 seconds at a time. Remove the bowl carefully, so you don’t burn yourself, and then stir it well. If you’re not satisfied with how smooth the chocolate is, you can heat it again for 10-second bursts. Stir the chocolate between bursts. If you would rather not use the microwave, you should be able to melt the chocolate by placing it in a double boiler. Remember to stir frequently so the chocolate doesn’t burn. Don’t overheat the chocolate or it could seize up into a stiff mass.
Carefully hold onto the side of the bowl while you pour the chow mein noodles into the melted chocolate. Stir the two ingredients together. Using a tablespoon, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
Create the eyes by pressing two red candies onto the cluster. Lift up eight chow mein noodles to make it appear like the spider has legs. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to allow the clusters to harden. This will take about 20 minutes.
These are best served chilled. They can be placed in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator. They will remain edible for up to a week, but it’s likely your family won’t let them stick around that long.
| Chocolate Spiders {Don’t Worry…They Aren’t Really Spiders} |
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup red candies for eyes (M&M or your preferred candies)
- Begin by lining two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. This will make clean-up easy because the baking sheet won’t get dirty.
- Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in the microwave on high, 60 seconds at a time. Remove the bowl carefully, so you don’t burn yourself, and then stir it well. If you’re not satisfied with how smooth the chocolate is, you can heat it again for 10-second bursts. Stir the chocolate between bursts. If you would rather not use the microwave, you should be able to melt the chocolate by placing it in a double boiler. Remember to stir frequently so the chocolate doesn’t burn. If you overheat the chocolate, it will turn into a stiff mass.
- Carefully hold onto the side of the bowl while you pour the chow mein noodles into the melted chocolate. Stir the two ingredients together. Using a tablespoon, drop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Create the eyes by pressing two red candies onto the cluster. Lift up eight chow mein noodles to make it appear like the spider has legs. Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to allow the clusters to harden. This will take about 20 minutes.
- These are best served chilled. They can be placed in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator. They will remain edible for up to a week, but it’s likely your family won’t let them stick around that long.
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