Spiders on a Log
A simple, fun, tasty, and healthy halloween snack! These Spiders on a Log make a great after school snack or party appetizer!
Fun & Healthy Halloween Snack
I just love celebrating holidays with food! And what I have learned is that it doesn’t always have to be an elaborate gourmet dish. Fun and simple simple snacks are often the ones that my family get most excited about. These Spiders on a Log are always a hit, and so easy to make! It’s a great one to get the kids in the kitchen for. They make a perfect after school snack, and we absolutely loved them on our Halloween Snack Tray!
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Spiders on a Log:
- Celery
- Peanut Butter
- Chocolate Chips
How to Make Spiders on a Log:
- Wash the celery and cut into sticks.
- Spread peanut butter onto the celery.
- Melt half of the chocolate chips and put into a piping bag.
- Place 3 chocolate chips upside down on each celery stick for the spider body.
- Use the melted chocolate to pipe legs onto the spiders.
- Enjoy!
Tips & Suggestions
If your kids don’t like celery, spread the peanut butter on apple slices!
If you are dealing with a peanut allergy, sunbutter is a great substitution.
To melt the chocolate, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted. If necessary, heat in 10-second intervals or until smooth.
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Spiders on a Log
Ingredients
- 8 ribs celery rinsed and trimmed
- 8 tablespoons peanut butter or favorite nut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cut celery into sticks and fill with peanut butter.
- Melt 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and place in a piping bag.
- Place 3 chocolate chips onto the peanut butter for spider bodies. Then using the melted chocolate, pipe little legs for the spider bodies. Enjoy!
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Natalie Monson
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