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

Chocolate 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: sweets
Cuisine: desserts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 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
  • Choose a good brand of chocolate - the better quality the chocolate, the better your spiders will taste. I use Cadbury's milk chocolate baking melts, as they are specifically designed for melting.
  • I used the Chang's fried noodle brand in this recipe, however you can use any fried noodles you like. 
  • Use a creamy store-bought peanut butter (crunchy or smooth). Avoid homemade or natural peanut butter as they're not as creamy.
  • Melting chocolate - microwaving in short bursts at half power is the best way to melt chocolate so that you can control it and ensure it heats only enough to produce a smooth, silky result. Alternatively, you can melt chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water or in a double boiler.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. 
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Place in the fridge to defrost before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg