BROWNIE SPIDERS

Brownie Spiders image

I'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They make perfect Halloween treats. -Ali Ebright, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 brownie spiders.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (15.8 ounces) brownie mix
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
18 candy eyeballs

Steps:

Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions using an 8-in. square baking pan lined with parchment. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Remove 1 tablespoon melted chocolate to a small bowl; reserve for attaching eyes. Add noodles to remaining chocolate; stir gently to coat. Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating noodles slightly. Freeze until set., Cut nine brownies with a 2-1/4-in. round cutter for spider bodies. Attach eyeballs using reserved melted chocolate. With a bamboo skewer or toothpick, poke eight holes in top of each spider for inserting legs. Insert a coated noodle into each hole. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.