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Chocolate Tarantulas Recipe

Chocolate Tarantulas Recipe
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Create spooky and delicious Chocolate Tarantulas using milk chocolate candies and pretzel sticks dipped in rich dark melting chocolate. These fun treats are perfect for Halloween parties or a creative dessert that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

Chocolate Bodies

  • Milk Duds or similar round chocolate candies, such as Whoppers – 24 pieces

Spider Legs

  • Pretzel sticks – about 16 sticks, broken in half
  • Dark melting chocolate (Ghirardelli melting wafers, CandiQuik, or small Dove chocolates) – 8 oz

Instructions

  1. Prepare Workspace: Line your working surface with wax paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Break Pretzel Sticks: Carefully break each pretzel stick in half to create the spider legs, aiming for 16 leg halves in total.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark melting chocolate according to the package instructions, typically in 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring thoroughly until smooth.
  4. Coat Pretzel Legs: Using a fork, roll each pretzel stick half in the melted chocolate, covering them evenly. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing them on wax paper to dry.
  5. Form Legs: Once coated, pair the pretzel halves in even “V” shapes to mimic spider legs. Use a bit of additional melted chocolate at the joints to secure the pieces together if needed, and let them set to dry.
  6. Create Spider Bodies: Dip two Milk Duds in the melted chocolate and place them on wax paper side-by-side, allowing them to dry for about 4-5 minutes to bond together.
  7. Attach Legs to Bodies: Dip one end of each pretzel leg into the melted chocolate, then carefully attach two legs onto each Milk Dud body. Hold each leg in place for about 20 seconds until it adheres securely. Repeat until all eight legs are attached per spider.
  8. Final Drying: Allow the completed chocolate tarantulas to dry completely on the wax paper before handling or serving.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Once dry, your spooky Chocolate Tarantulas are ready to be enjoyed as a festive and fun treat!

Notes

  • Use a fork to dip pretzel sticks to keep your hands clean and to better coat them with chocolate.
  • If the chocolate hardens while working, you can gently reheat it in short bursts to soften again.
  • You can substitute Milk Duds with any small round chocolate-coated candies like Whoppers for similar results.
  • Store the finished tarantulas in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate from melting or becoming sticky.
  • This recipe is great for Halloween or themed parties and can be adapted with white chocolate for different looks.

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Keywords: Chocolate Tarantulas, Halloween Treats, No Bake Desserts, Fun Candy Recipes, Spooky Snacks

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