Spooky Raisin Spiders

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Yield12 spiders
  • Serving Size1 spooky spider
  • Energy170 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 Cup California raisins
    • 1/3 Cup almond butter*
    • 3 Tablespoons honey
    • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 13/4 Cups crispy brown rice cereal
    • 1 Ounce semi-sweet chocolate, melted
    • 96 tiny thin black licorice strips
    • 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar
    • 24 small candies or frosting; for eyes

    Procedure

    1
    • Measure raisins, almond butter, honey, and cocoa powder into food processor bowl with metal blade and process until smooth.
    • Transfer to large bowl and stir in cereal by hand to mix completely.
    • Divide and shape into 12 balls; arrange on foil or wax paper-lined baking sheet.
    • Press down to flatten bottoms; turn and spread small amount of melted chocolate on each bottom and attach 8 small licorice pieces to form legs; chill until firm.
    • Stir few drops of water into powdered sugar and glue on candies or make eyes for spiders.
    • Note: Peanut butter makes good spiders, too.
    • Nutrition Facts Per Serving

    • 12 servings per container
    • Serving Size1 spooky spider
    • Amount per serving
    • Calories170
    • % Daily Value*
    • Total Fat2 g2.56%
    • Saturated Fat2 g10%
    • Trans Fat0 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg0%
    • Sodium30 mg1.3%
    • Total Carbohydrate29 g10.55%
    • Dietary Fiber1 g3.57%
    • Total Sugars21 g
    • Protein2 g4%
    • Calcium9 mg0.69%
    • Iron1 mg5.56%
    • Potassium156 mg3.32%