🎃 Looking for a quick and creepy snack that’s both delicious and fun to make? These spooky spider treats are perfect for Halloween parties, kids’ lunchboxes, and a great activity to enjoy with the little ones! With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of creepy-crawly spiders ready to scare and delight.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups rice bubblesÂ
- 200g dark chocolateÂ
- Liquorice strips (for legs)Â
- M&Ms (for eyes)
Method
1. Melt the chocolate:
Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it over a double boiler.
2. Mix in the rice bubbles:
Save a small portion of the melted chocolate for later, then stir the rest into the rice bubbles until everything is well coated.
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3. Shape the spider bodies:
Spoon the mixture into silicone muffin cups to form round spider bodies. Press them down gently to help them stick. Pop them into the fridge for 1 hour to set.
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4. Prepare the legs:
While waiting, cut the liquorice strips into smaller pieces to use as spider legs.
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5. Add the eyes:
Dip the M&Ms into the reserved melted chocolate and attach them to the top of each spider for eyes. Let them sit until the chocolate hardens.
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6. Finish with the legs:
Carefully insert the liquorice legs into the sides of each spider body to complete the spooky look.
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- Perfect for Halloween parties and kids' lunchboxes – these treats are the ultimate festive snack!
- A fun activity to do with the kids – they’ll love building (and eating!) their very own spiders.
- Easily customisable – swap in gluten free ingredients for an allergy free version.
These Spooky Spider Halloween Treats will make a creepy yet tasty addition to your celebrations this year! Whether you're hosting a party, packing themed snacks for school to give them a scare, or spending time crafting with the kids, these little spiders will be a hit.
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