Spiderweb Munch
A spooky and delicious Halloween treat!
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 round 10" pan *or parchment paper on a sheet tray if you don't have a 10" round
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips *12 ounces
- 1 cup smooth/creamy peanut butter, divided reserve 1/4 cup, set aside
- ⅓ cup powdered (confectioners) sugar
- 3 cups toasted rice cereal *rice krispies or similar
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine the 2 cups chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the peanut butter. Over low heat, stir constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth, remove from heat.
- Add the confectioners sugar and stir vigorously until combined and smooth.
- Pour the 3 cups toasted rice cereal into a large bowl and add 1 cup of the melted chocolate mixture and stir to evenly coat the cereal.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment lined baking sheet or an ungreased 10" round pan or shallow ungreased pie plate (I use a recycled plastic serving tray like you get from the deli).
- Shape the cereal into a 10" circle using a small spatula. Creating a small 1" slightly raised border. Once that is done pour the remaining chocolate mixture in the center of the circle and spread evenly to the border.
- FOR THE SPIDERWEB: place the remaining peanut butter in a small, heavy duty plastic bag. Cut a small corner off and squeeze the peanut butter out into concentric circles on top of the chocolate. Using a wooden pick or tip of a sharp knife drag it through the peanut butter from the center to the border, creating a weblike appearance. If you have any spooky plastic spiders, I like to add one or two on top (for appearance ONLY). Then refrigerate for 30 minutes to set until firm. Cut into wedges to serve.
Notes
I have been making this for over 25 years. First for my kids when they were really young, then for their school's annual Halloween Cakewalk (auction) every year for many years. It was always a hit and one of the most popular items in the auction. It's a super easy recipe for those of you who have young children and don't often have the time for an elaborate Halloween treat or treats.