Spooky Popcorn Spider Web for Halloween
Spooky Popcorn Spider Web transforms buttery marshmallow popcorn into a creepy Halloween treat complete with melted marshmallow cobwebs and chocolate popcorn spiders.
This spooky popcorn spider web combines sweet popcorn clusters, candy eyes and black licorice legs for a fun edible centerpiece that kids will love helping create – a wonderful Halloween Recipe for all ages!
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This recipe makes one spider web that makes about eight servings for your own little goblins to eat up.
Popsicle Stick Spider Craft is a terrific activity to add to this treat. For more Halloween treats, make these Hocus Pocus cupcakes.
Why You’ll Love This Spooky Popcorn Spider Web
Spooky popcorn spider web turns simple ingredients into a playful Halloween treat.
- Fun Halloween design: Melted marshmallow creates a realistic-looking cobweb effect.
- Edible popcorn spiders: Chocolate-coated popcorn clusters, candy eyes and licorice make adorable spiders.
- Hands-on project: Kids can help decorate the web and assemble the popcorn spiders.
- Sweet and crunchy: Buttery marshmallow popcorn and chocolate create a delicious combination.
Spooky popcorn spider web is a creative Halloween treat that brings plenty of creepy-crawly fun to snack time.
A special thanks to the Popcorn Board for this Halloween recipe.
What Goes With Spooky Popcorn Spider Web
This Halloween treat pairs well with other festive snacks and sweets:
- Halloween cookies: Add more spooky shapes and decorations to the dessert table.
- Fresh fruit: Fruit adds a refreshing option alongside the sweet popcorn.
- Hot chocolate: A warm drink pairs nicely with the chocolate popcorn spiders.
- Halloween punch: A festive drink completes a spooky snack spread.
- Candy corn: Add a classic Halloween candy to the treat table.
Spooky Popcorn Spider Web
Spooky popcorn spider web combines buttery marshmallow popcorn, chocolate, candy eyes and black licorice into a creepy Halloween snack.
Prep time: About 20 minutes
Cook time: About 10 minutes
Additional time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
To prepare spooky popcorn spider web, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:
- Round Pizza Pan: To shape the popcorn into a spider web.
- Parchment Paper: To line the pizza pan.
- Large Saucepan: To melt the butter and marshmallows.
- Spatula: To stir the marshmallow mixture and create the cobweb effect.
- Microwave-Safe Bowl: To melt the marshmallows and chocolate.
- Heatproof Bowl: To melt the chocolate over hot water.
- Baking Sheet: To set the chocolate-coated popcorn clusters.
- Waxed Paper: To line the baking sheet.
- Small Spoon: To dab melted chocolate onto the spider web.
- Kitchen Scissors: To cut the black licorice into spider legs.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups popped popcorn, divided
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- black string licorice
- candy eyes
Directions for Popcorn Spider Web
Line round pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in 5 cups marshmallows, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat. Stir in 8 cups popcorn until coated. Spread onto prepared pizza pan in irregular round shape, about 1-inch thick, to resemble spider web. Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.
In microwave, melt remaining marshmallows about 20 seconds, or until melted. Using spatula, string strands of melted marshmallow over popcorn spider web to create cobweb effect.
In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips; cool slightly. In large bowl of remaining popcorn, pour chocolate over popcorn, folding gently to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating into eight small clusters. Affix two candy eyes to each popcorn cluster. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until set.
Melt remaining chocolate chips. Cut licorice into 1-inch lengths. Using small spoon, dab circles of chocolate onto spider web. Affix chocolate-coated popcorn onto chocolate circles. Affix licorice lengths to chocolate popcorn clusters to resemble spider legs.
Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set. To serve, cut into smaller pieces.
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The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook: 50 Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Halloween Classic
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Spooky Popcorn Spider Web
Serve up some spooky treats this Halloween with a fun Popcorn Spider Web – perfect for your little goblins or Halloween party.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups popped popcorn, divided
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- black string licorice
- candy eyes
Instructions
Line round pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in 5 cups marshmallows, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat.
Stir in 8 cups popcorn until coated. Spread onto prepared pizza pan in irregular round shape, about 1-inch thick, to resemble spider web. Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.
In microwave, melt remaining marshmallows about 20 seconds, or until melted. Using spatula, string strands of melted marshmallow over popcorn spider web to create cobweb effect.
In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips; cool slightly. In large bowl of remaining popcorn, pour chocolate over popcorn, folding gently to coat. Spread mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating into eight small clusters. Affix two candy eyes to each popcorn cluster. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until set.
Melt remaining chocolate chips. Cut licorice into 1-inch lengths. Using small spoon, dab circles of chocolate onto spider web. Affix chocolate-coated popcorn onto chocolate circles. Affix licorice lengths to chocolate popcorn clusters to resemble spider legs.
Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set. To serve, cut into smaller pieces.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 160mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 2gSugar: 42gProtein: 3g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
For Halloween inspiration!
The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook: 50 Bewitchingly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Halloween ClassicThe Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Cookbook & Entertaining GuideHalloween Recipes: Frightfully Fun & Spooky CookbookTaste of Home Halloween Mini Binder: 100+ Freaky Fun Recipes & Crafts for Ghouls of All Ages
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