Edible Spiders

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

A cute Halloween snack that is fun for kids to make and eat. Marshmallows grow chow mein legs and and candy coated eyes.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 spiders

Edible Spiders

Ingredients

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon butter

24 large marshmallows

1 (6 ounce) package chow mein noodles

1 (12 ounce) package mini candy-coated chocolate pieces

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Edible Spiders

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 165.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 23.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 16.7g

Fat: 7.7g 12%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 36.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 8mcg 2%

Calcium: 20.1mg 2%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 18.3mg 7%

Potassium: 75.4mg 2%

Sodium: 48mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 69.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.