Scotcheroo Spiders

Need a dairy free hor d'oeuvre? Scotcheroo Spiders could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe serves 36 and costs 39 cents per serving. One serving contains 177 calories, 4g of protein, and 8g of fat. Head to the store and pick up sugar, semi sweet chocolate chips, crispy rice cereal, and a few other things to make it today. 217 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Joanne Eats Well with Others. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 34%. This score is not so awesome. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as scotcheroo ice cream, Scotcheroo Muddy Buddies, and Scotcheroo Banana Bread.

Servings: 36

 

Ingredients:

small candy-coated chocolates for eyes

1 cup Karo® Light Corn Syrup

6 cups crispy rice cereal

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

string licorice

1 cup sugar

Equipment:

frying pan

baking paper

microwave

skewers

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

In a large pan, combine the Karo corn syrup and the sugar over medium heat. Stirring constantly, heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cereal and mix until combined. Let cool for 5 minutes.Coat hands with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper. Let cool for 30 minutes.In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until thoroughly melted and smooth.Use a wooden skewer to make holes for legs on each side of the ball. Cut the licorice into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Dip one end in the chocolate and then stick it into one of the holes.Frost the top of each spider with the melted chocolate chips. Top with candies for eyes. Cool until chocolate is set, about 1 1/2 hours.

 

Step by step:


1. In a large pan, combine the Karo corn syrup and the sugar over medium heat. Stirring constantly, heat until the sugar is dissolved.

2. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cereal and mix until combined.

3. Let cool for 5 minutes.Coat hands with cooking spray or vegetable oil.

4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper.

5. Let cool for 30 minutes.In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until thoroughly melted and smooth.Use a wooden skewer to make holes for legs on each side of the ball.

6. Cut the licorice into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Dip one end in the chocolate and then stick it into one of the holes.Frost the top of each spider with the melted chocolate chips. Top with candies for eyes. Cool until chocolate is set, about 1 1/2 hours.


Nutrition Information:

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135k Calories
1g Protein
4g Total Fat
24g Carbs
2% Health Score
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Calories
135k
7%

Fat
4g
6%

  Saturated Fat
2g
14%

Carbohydrates
24g
8%

  Sugar
18g
20%

Cholesterol
0.6mg
0%

Sodium
10mg
0%

Caffeine
8mg
3%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
1g
4%

Manganese
0.25mg
13%

Fiber
2g
9%

Copper
0.17mg
9%

Vitamin K
8µg
8%

Vitamin C
6mg
8%

Magnesium
32mg
8%

Vitamin A
384IU
8%

Iron
1mg
7%

Folate
22µg
6%

Phosphorus
50mg
5%

Potassium
176mg
5%

Vitamin B1
0.07mg
5%

Vitamin B2
0.07mg
4%

Vitamin B6
0.08mg
4%

Zinc
0.47mg
3%

Vitamin B3
0.6mg
3%

Calcium
28mg
3%

Selenium
1µg
2%

Vitamin E
0.29mg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.15mg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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