Halloween Chocolate Spiders

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders,"

Halloween Chocolate Spiders

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 23 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.