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Chocolate Tarantulas

Deliciously Spooky Chocolate Tarantulas for Halloween Fun

These Chocolate Tarantulas are a spooky, fun Halloween treat for all ages, featuring crunchy pretzel legs and gooey sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Setting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 tarantulas
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Body
  • 1 package Milk Duds Chewy candies for forming the spider body.
  • 1 cup Dark Melting Chocolate Used for coating and connecting pieces.
For the Legs
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks Provide crunchy texture and stability.
Optional Creative Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Edible Glitter For added festive flair.
  • 1 cup Candy Eyes To personalize your Chocolate Tarantulas.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Bowl
  • fork
  • wax paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare your workspace by laying out a large sheet of wax paper on a clean countertop. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Break pretzel sticks in half to create spider legs, aiming for 3-4 inch pieces.
  3. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating at 20-second intervals until smooth.
  4. Dip pretzel halves into melted chocolate and arrange into 'V' shapes on wax paper.
  5. Dip two Milk Duds into melted chocolate and place on wax paper to dry for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Attach chocolate-coated pretzel legs to chocolate-covered Milk Duds, holding for 20 seconds.
  7. Allow assembled Chocolate Tarantulas to dry completely for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Once hardened, display them on a themed platter and add candy eyes or glitter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tarantulaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Chocolate Tarantulas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain texture.

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