Edible Arachnids Recipe

Name: Edible Arachnids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 6 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 64 pretzel sticks, halved; 4-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons shortening; 32 red M&M's minis

Servings: persons

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
64 pretzel sticks, halved
4-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons shortening
32 red M&M's minis

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Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased
2
. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Crumble cake into a large bowl to measure 7 cups.
3
In a large bowl, beat butter, cocoa and vanilla until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with milk until smooth. Add cake crumbs; mix well. Shape into sixteen 1-1/2-in. balls and sixteen 3/4-in. balls.
4
To assemble spiders, insert a wooden or metal skewer through one small cake ball and then halfway through one large cake ball; repeat with remaining balls. Place on waxed paper-lined
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; insert eight pretzel halves into each large ball to form legs. Freeze 2 hours or until firm.
6
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each spider in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined
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.
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Remove skewers and attach M&M's for eyes. Refrigerate until set.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size), 3 tablespoons butter, softened, 6 tablespoons baking cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Edible Arachnids falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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