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!
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instructions
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 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)
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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 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.
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 recipe
Rice Krispie Treat spiders
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
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.
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Vickey Standford says
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.
Meaghan Mountford says
Hi Vickey, I'm SO glad to hear this! Thank you thank you! And well done, kiddos.
Darlene Miller says
These spiders are super cute. I made them with my son today. He loves creepy crawlers of all kinds.
Kochana Kawusia :) says
Does it give any better than this!?! These were so easy to make and the kids thought they were a hoot!