Name: Rice Krispie Treat spiders
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted European butter; 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini); 4 2/3 cups Rice Krispies; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional); pretzel sticks; mini candy eyes

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

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!

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.

ingredients and supplies you’ll need

baking tray
parchment paper
cooking spray
4 2/3 cups Rice Krispies
10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular size OR 6 cups mini)
4 tablespoons European salted butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 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.

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 3/4-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.

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.

printable Halloween Rice Krispie treats recipe

Rice Krispie Treat spiders

Fun Halloween dessert idea: Easy chocolate Rice Krispie Treat spiders.

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Prep Time 35 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Chill for 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr 25 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 2/3 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 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 3/4-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.