Chocolate Spiders

A plate full of crunchy chocolate, peanut butter and fried noodle 'spiders'

Classic old fashioned chocolate spiders made with just 3 ingredients... Chang's fried noodles, melted chocolate and peanut butter! Ready in less than 10 minutes!

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Course: Chocolate, desserts, sweets

Cuisine: Australian recipe, desserts

Prep Time: 10

Chilling Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: nests

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $5

Equipment

Microwave, stovetop or Thermomix

Ingredients

200 g milk chocolate
40 g (2 tbs) creamy peanut butter
100 g fried noodles see notes

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Conventional Method

Place the chocolate and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl. Melt on 50% power for 2-3 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds) or until just melted.
Stir through the fried noodles.
Place tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking paper lined tray.
Place into the fridge for 30 minutes or until set.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Thermomix Method

Place the chocolate and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2.
Add the fried noodles and mix for 5-10 seconds on Reverse, Speed 2 (or until combined). Use the spatula to help mix.
Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking paper lined tray.
Place into the fridge for 30 minutes or until set.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES AND TIPS

Use quality chocolate – Cadbury baking melts or Nestlé are designed for smooth melting.
Microwave gently – always melt chocolate at half power and stir often to prevent seizing.
Stick to creamy peanut butter – crunchy or natural peanut butters can make the mix lumpy or oily.
Spoon onto baking paper – makes it easy to remove once set.
Storage – keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing – freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Portion control – use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop for even-sized spiders.
Decorating – for kids’ parties or Halloween, add candy eyes or sprinkles before chilling.

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