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    Home » Halloween Recipes & Kid Activities

    Published: Sep 19, 2022 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Apple Spiders Halloween Snack

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    This Apple Spiders Halloween Snack is one of our favorite Halloween recipes. It's the time of year when apples are plentiful, and easy apple recipes are everywhere. While those recipes are all well and good, we've got a more fun way to put those apples to good use. It is easy to make and kids can even make it themselves!

    spiders made from apples and pretzel sticks

    If you love spider snacks, be sure to try our Oreo Spider Cookies and if fruit is more your thing this spooky season, check out this Halloween Fruit Salad.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why These Halloween Treats Are Awesome
    • 🥣Ingredients
    • 📋Step By Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍎Related Apple Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why These Halloween Treats Are Awesome

    • One of those easy snacks that comes together quickly - just 8-10 minutes
    • Better for kids than super sugary snacks
    • Kids can make it themselves
    • Kids just love Halloween Activities and Halloween Food!

    🥣Ingredients

    • Apples - I used Gala apples because their slight sweetness works well with peanut butter. Tart apples that work with peanut butter are Granny Smith and Pink Lady.
    • Pretzel Sticks - These will be used to make the legs.
    • Chocolate Chips - You can also use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
    • Candy Eyes - You can find these in the baking section of your local grocery store.
    • Peanut Butter - Any kind you have on hand will work. You can even substitute with sunflower butter to make this peanut allergy friendly.
    pretzel sticks, peanut butter, candy eyes, apples, chocolate chips

    📋Step By Step Instructions

    Before you make these, you'll want to set up your workspace. You can prepare these on some parchment paper.

    STEP 1: Remove the stem and slice each apple into 4 discs. Discard any end slices of the apple.

    sliced apples on cutting board

    STEP 2: Using a butter knife or spreader, spread peanut butter on half of the apple slices. 

    apple slices with peanut butter

    STEP 3: Now it is time to add the spider legs. We will be using pretzel sticks as spider legs. Place four pretzel sticks on each side of the peanut butter-coated apples to create spider legs. 

    STEP 4: Take an apple slice of a similar size and place it on top of the peanut butter apples.

    apple slices with peanut butter and pretzel sticks

    STEP 5: To make the face, we will use candy eyes and chocolate chips. The center of the apple core will serve as a cute nose. Using peanut butter as glue, stick two candy eyes onto each apple.

    STEP 6: Create the spider's mouth using the chocolate chips and peanut butter to hold them in place.

    apple spider snack

    You can serve apple spiders on a baking sheet, which will be able to hold a lot of them at once.

    apple spider snack

    These would be such a fun snack for a Halloween party or before trick or treating when you don't want your kids to be eating a bunch of sugar.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    TIP 1: When you are cutting the apples, aim for medium slices. You do not want thin slices or thick slices.

    TIP 2: If you don't have chocolate chips for the spider mouth, feel free to use raisins.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    I can't have peanut butter, what else can I use?

    This recipe works with almond butter or cashew butter.

    Can I add jelly to this apple as well?

    Yes, I love this with the addition of raspberry jelly.

    How far ahead of time can I make this Halloween snack?

    Because the apples have a tendency to turn brown, you'll want to make these just before using them.

    🍎Related Apple Recipes

    • Apple Muffins Recipe
    • Applesauce Bread Recipe
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      Apple Chips Recipe
    • Apple Cookies

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    📖 Recipe

    Apple Spiders Halloween Snack

    Vicky
    Kids will love this easy Apple Spiders Halloween Snack. They are simple to make using apples, peanut butter and pretzel sticks.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 231 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Apples
    • 32 Pretzel Sticks
    • 45 Chocolate Chips
    • 16 Candy Eyes
    • 4 tablespoon Peanut Butter

    Instructions
     

    • Slice each apple into 4 discs.
    • Spread peanut butter on half of the apples.
    • Place four pretzel sticks on each side of the peanut butter coated apples to create spider legs.
    • Take a apple disc and place it on top of the peanut butter apples.
    • Using peanut butter as glue, stick two candy eyes onto each apple.
    • Create a mouth using the chocolate chips and using peanut butter to hold them in place.

    Notes

    When you are cutting the apples, aim for medium slices. You do not want thin slices or thick slices.
    If you don't have chocolate chips for the spider mouth, feel free to use raisins.
    Because the apples have a tendency to turn brown, you'll want to make these just before using them.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Marina says

      September 19, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      I just love these spiders, wow! Me and my kids enjoy projects like this, can`t wait, thanks!

      Reply
    2. Kathleen says

      September 19, 2022 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Super fun, festive and tasty. The kids are going to love eating these.

      Reply
    3. kushigalu says

      September 19, 2022 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      WHat a cute treat for halloween. Pinned this recipe to try for halloween.

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      September 19, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      These are so cute! I love how you made healthy snacking still fun for the Halloween season.

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      September 19, 2022 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      What a great idea and fun family project the kids will love these!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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