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Halloween Rice Krispie treat spiders

Published: Sep 28, '20 · Modified: Apr 10, '23 · By: Meaghan Mountford · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Not-so scary Halloween Rice Krispie treat spiders are a fun, easy no-bake treat.  

chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

spider Rice Krispie Treats

Even me, one with a life-long fear of spiders, thinks these spider Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for Halloween. Start with our rich, delicious, double chocolate Rice Krispie treat recipe and add candy eyes and pretzel legs. That's it!  

Do you love cereal treats? Our Rice Krispie treat recipe is the BEST ever. Need help? Our FAQ page has all the answers! 

chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

video how-tos 

 

how to make spider Halloween cereal treats 

For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.

You'll notice I use two types of chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder. I love adding cocoa powder, because it adds richness and depth to the taste, but for sweeter, milder treats, feel free to omit the cocoa powder. 

chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

ingredients and supplies you'll need

  • baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • cooking spray
  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies
  • 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini)
  • 4 tablespoons European salted butter 
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
  • 2-inch circle cookie cutter 
  • mini candy eyes 
  • pretzel sticks
  • light corn syrup (optional)

 


let's make cereal treats! 

stove-top method 

Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.

Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside. 

Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Place the butter, marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan. Heat on medium low. Stir frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted. Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth. 

Alternatively, if you prefer to not coat your pan with cooking spray, melt the butter first, and then add the other ingredients. 

ingredients to make chocolate rice krispie treats
making chocolate Rice Krispie treats

Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray. 

Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool. 

Cut out circles, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps. 

chocolate rice krispie treat circles on baking tray

Chill the treats again until firm, about 30 minutes. 

Break pretzel pieces in half and carefully insert 8 into the sides of each treat. Press two candy eyes (or more!) on top. If the candy eyes don't stick, dab a bit of light corn syrup with a toothpick on the back of the eyes. 

Making chocolate spider Rice Krispie treats for Halloween

microwave method 

Because chocolate can overheat quickly, I prefer making these treats on the stove-top. But you may also make them in the microwave.

Place the butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. 

Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl  sit in the microwave for one minute.  Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture. 

Stir in the cocoa powder, if using. 

Follow the rest of the instructions above. 

chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

printable Halloween Rice Krispie treats recipe

chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

Rice Krispie Treat spiders

Meaghan Mountford
Fun Halloween dessert idea: Easy chocolate Rice Krispie Treat spiders.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Chill for 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 22 treats
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • cooking spray
  • baking tray
  • parchment paper
  • 2-inch circle cookie cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons salted European butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini
  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder optional
  • pretzel sticks
  • mini candy eyes

Instructions
 

  • Line your baking tray parchment paper and set aside.
  • Pour the Rice Krispies in a large bowl greased with cooking spray. Set aside. 
  • Coat a saucepan with cooking spray. Place the butter, marshmallows, chocolate chips, cocoa powder (if using) in the pan. Heat on medium low. Stir frequently until the marshmallows are almost melted. Remove from the burner and stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows and chocolate. The mixture should be very smooth. 
  • Alternatively, if you prefer to not coat your pan with cooking spray, melt the butter first, and then add the other ingredients. 
  • Pour the chocolate marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir very well, coating every piece of cereal. Overturn the treats onto the baking tray. 
  • Use a greased spatula to spread the treats in a rough rectangle that measures about 12-inches by 9-inches by ¾-inch. Refrigerate the tray for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the treats to cool. 
  • Cut out circles, trying to cut as close to each other as possible to minimize scraps.  Chill the treats again until firm, about 30 minutes. 
  • Break pretzel pieces in half and carefully insert 8 into the sides of each treat. Press two candy eyes (or more!) on top. If the candy eyes don't stick, dab a bit of light corn syrup with a toothpick on the back of the eyes. 

Notes

Microwave method:
Place the butter, marshmallows, and chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. 
Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl  sit in the microwave for one minute.  Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture. 
Stir in the cocoa powder, if using. 
Follow the rest of the instructions.
 
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chocolate spider Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween

more fun Halloween treats

We love Halloween food! Find tons of Halloween food ideas on Beth's site and tons of Halloween food ideas on Meaghan's site. Here is a roundup of 15 Halloween Rice Krispie treats. 

more creepy crawly treats:

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  • spider cupcakes 
  • spider chocolate chip cookies 
  • Oreo spider bites 

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We love creating easy Rice Krispie Treats recipes to share with you and hope you find our tips and instructions helpful. ___ - Beth and Meaghan
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  1. Vickey Standford

    November 01, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved these cute rice krispie treat spiders. We made them for Halloween this year and the kids were so proud. Thanks for the fun idea.

    Reply
    • Meaghan Mountford

      November 06, 2020 at 11:03 am

      Hi Vickey, I'm SO glad to hear this! Thank you thank you! And well done, kiddos.

      Reply
  2. Darlene Miller

    August 03, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    These spiders are super cute. I made them with my son today. He loves creepy crawlers of all kinds.

    Reply
  3. Kochana Kawusia :)

    October 23, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    Does it give any better than this!?! These were so easy to make and the kids thought they were a hoot!

    Reply

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