Description
Create spooky and fun Oreo Spiders perfect for Halloween or themed parties with peanut butter Oreos, dark chocolate, pretzel legs, and Reese’s Pieces eyes. These adorable treats combine sweet and salty flavors with a creative presentation that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 24 Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (170 grams)
- 96 Pretzel Sticks halved
- 24 Reese’s Pieces Candies halved
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place the 24 peanut butter Oreo cookies on a large, parchment-lined baking sheet to work on a clean surface.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pour 1 cup of dark chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds. Stir well and reheat in 10-15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Attach the Legs: Dip the ends of four halved pretzel sticks in the melted chocolate and gently press them into one side of an Oreo cookie. Repeat with four more pretzel halves on the opposite side of the Oreo, creating the spider body with 8 legs total.
- Create the Eyes: Using a toothpick, spread melted chocolate on the cut side of two halved Reese’s Pieces candies and place them, cut side down, onto the top of each Oreo to form the spider’s eyes. Repeat for all spiders.
- Set the Legs: Allow the legs to set firmly into the Oreos. If needed, chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to help the chocolate harden.
- Make the Feet: Check if the chocolate is still melted; reheat briefly if necessary. Coat the bottom of each pretzel leg’s ends in melted chocolate to create spider feet and place them back on the baking sheet.
- Final Cooling: Let the Oreo spiders cool completely until the chocolate is set, approximately 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use peanut butter Oreos for an extra flavor twist, but regular Oreos work as well.
- To ensure the pretzel legs stick well, make sure the chocolate is fully melted and warm while attaching.
- If the chocolate hardens too quickly, reheat gently in short bursts to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Store the Oreo spiders in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to keep pretzel legs crispy.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute dark chocolate chips with a vegan chocolate alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spider
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
