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Chocolate Tarantulas

Delicious Chocolate Tarantulas - A Spooky Halloween Treat

Delight in the spooky fun of Chocolate Tarantulas, a sweet treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Drying Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Body
  • 2 cups Milk Duds A sweet, chewy base; substitute with similar round chocolates if needed.
For the Legs
  • 1 cup Pretzel Sticks These provide the perfect crunch.
For Coating
  • 8 oz Dark Melting Chocolate Recommended for coating; brands like Ghirardelli work best.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • wax paper
  • microwavable container
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Tarantulas
  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out a large sheet of wax paper on a clean countertop.
  2. Legs Preparation: Break the pretzel sticks in half and microwave dark melting chocolate until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Coating Legs: Roll each pretzel half in the melted chocolate and shape them into a 'V'.
  4. Drying Legs: Let the coated legs dry completely on the wax paper for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Body Creation: Dip two Milk Duds in the melted chocolate and press them together to form the body.
  6. Assembly: Attach two chocolate-coated pretzel legs to each Milk Dud body and hold in place for 20 seconds.
  7. Final Drying: Let assembled Chocolate Tarantulas dry completely on wax paper for at least 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gIron: 2mg

Notes

These treats are perfect for Halloween parties and can be customized with different candies and decorations.

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