Spider Snacks Recipes

EDIBLE SPIDERS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Pour chocolate into a sealable plastic bag and set aside.
• Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Stick 4 chow mein noodles into each side of marshmallow for legs, and arrange on wax paper. Using scissors, cut one corner off the bag of melted chocolate. Drizzle over the marshmallow spiders. Attach 2 candies to each marshmallow for eyes. Chill until chocolate hardens.

SPOOKY SPIDER SNACKS

Steps:

• Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on the tops of 24 crackers. Place four noodles on each side of each cracker; top with the remaining crackers. Spread a small amount of peanut butter on each raisin; place two on each cracker for eyes.

SPIDER SNACKS

Steps:

• Spread each of 6 crackers with 1 tsp. peanut butter; cover with second cracker for the spider's body.
• Insert 8 pretzel sticks into peanut butter layer in each sandwich for spider's legs.
• Spread 1 tsp. of the remaining peanut butter onto top of each spider. Decorate with sprinkles. Add currants for the eyes.

SPIDER BITES

Steps:

• Place parchment paper on baking sheet; set aside.
• In a large glass microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Melt on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth.
• Stir in pretzel sticks. With clean hands grab pretzel sticks and drop on prepared baking sheet in clusters to look like spiders.
• Place in freezer for 5 minutes or until to chocolate is hardened. Remove and serve.

CHOCOLATE SPIDERS

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate confectioners' coating and place into a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the chow mein noodles so they are evenly distributed. Spoon out to desired size onto waxed paper. Let cool completely before storing or serving.

DEEP-FRIED TARANTULA SPIDER

Steps:

• In a deep saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat the oil to 350°F.
• With a sharp knife, sever and discard the abdomens from the two tarantulas. Singe off any of the spider's body hairs with a crème brûlée torch or butane cigarette lighter.
• Dip each spider into the tempura batter to thoroughly coat. Use a slotted spoon or your hands to make sure each spider is spread-eagled (so to speak) and not clumped together before dropping it into the hot oil.
• Deep-fry the spiders, one at a time, until the batter is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Remove each spider from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain.
• Use a sharp knife to cut each spider in two lengthwise. Sprinkle with the paprika and serve. Encourage your guests to try the legs first and, if still hungry, to nibble on the meat-filled mesothorax, avoiding the spider's paired fangs, which are tucked away in the head region.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPIDER SNACKS (FUN FOR THE KIDS TO MAKE)

Steps:

• Spread 1 tsp peanut butter on the tops of 24 crackers.
• Place three noodles on each side of cracker to look like three legs on each side (I know - not anatomically correct).
• Top with remaining crackers.
• Place small dot of peanut butter on two raisins per cracker and stick the raisins on the crackers to look like eyes.

SPIDER

Steps:

• Place scoops of ice cream in the bottom of a tall glass.
• Add the carbonated beverage/soda/fizzy drink.
• Watch that the froth does not overflow.

SWEET & SALTY SPIDER-MAN™ WEB SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix snack mix, cereal and candies. Spread out on large round serving platter.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave white baking chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 60 seconds; stir. Continue heating in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until stirred smooth and melted.
• Transfer to small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut small corner from bag, and squeeze onto snack mix to look like spider web; top with candy sprinkles. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes or until set before serving.