Easy Halloween Treats for Kids: Halloween Spider Cakes

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These easy Halloween treats for kids are spooky, sweet, and super fun to make! With just a few ingredients, your little goblins will love whipping up these creepy-crawly Chocolate Spider Cakes!

Get ready to spin some web-tastic fun with these adorable Chocolate Spider Cakes! They’re the ultimate spooky Halloween treat for kids and grown-ups alike.

These deliciously creepy spiders are super easy to make, with no special tools required—just some chocolate Ding Dongs, black licorice, candy eyes, and cookie icing. Perfect for a Halloween party, an after-school snack, or just some ghoulish fun in the kitchen!

Kids will love helping put together these little eight-legged critters, and they’re sure to add some sweet fright to your Halloween festivities. Plus, you’ll love how simple they are to make—no tricks, just deliciously spooky treats!

How to Make Chocolate Snack Cake Spiders for Halloween

Ready to get your spooky on? These easy Spider Cakes are the perfect combination of creepy and cute, and they come together in just a few easy steps. Get ready for some sweet, web-spinning fun!

Grab the full ingredients list and step-by-step instructions in the free printable recipe card at the end of this post!

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

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Before we begin crafting these easy Halloween treats for kids, here’s what you’ll need to create your spooky spiders:

• Scissors (for cutting licorice)
• Skewer or toothpick (optional) – to help poke holes for the legs.

Ingredients You Will Need

Here’s what you’ll need to bring these creepy Halloween spider cakes to life:

• Chocolate Ding Dongs (or any round chocolate snack cakes)
• Black licorice strings (for the spider legs)
• Candy eyes
• Cookie icing (for gluing everything together)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Ready to make your own creepy critters? Here’s how to bring these easy Halloween treats for kids to life:

Step 1: Prep the Ding Dongs

• Unwrap the Ding Dongs and place them on a clean surface.

Step 2: Make the Spider Legs

• Use scissors to cut the black licorice into eight equal pieces per spider. (The more legs, the spookier!)

Step 3: Attach the Legs

• Carefully insert four licorice legs on each side of the Ding Dong to create your spider’s legs. Your little critter is taking shape!

Step 4: Add the Eyes

• Using cookie icing as glue, stick two candy eyes on the top of each Ding Dong to give your spiders their spooky stare!

Step 5: Let It Set

• Let the icing set for a few minutes before handling, then your spiders are ready to scare (and snack on)!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Don’t have black licorice? No worries—pretzel sticks make great legs too!
• Having trouble getting the legs to stick? Use a toothpick to create small holes before inserting the licorice.
• Get creative! Let the kids add some colored icing or sprinkles to give their spiders a fun twist!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Can I use a different type of snack cake instead of Ding Dongs?

Absolutely! Any round, chocolate-covered snack cake will work perfectly for these spiders. Think Hostess CupCakes, Little Bites Fudge Brownies, or even some spooktacular homemade mini chocolate cakes!

My kids don’t like licorice. What can I use for the legs instead?

No problem! You can use pretzel sticks, thin candy ropes, or even pipe some chocolate lines for the legs. Just get creative!

How far in advance can I make these Chocolate Ding Dong Spiders?

These little critters are best made the day of, but you can prep them a day ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Share Your Creepy Creations!

Did you make these spooky Spider Cakes? I’d love to see your creations! Share them with me on Instagram and tag @funfoodcrafts or use #funfoodcrafts so I can see your creepy crawlers!

Discover More Halloween Fun Food Crafts

Looking for more Halloween fun? While I’m just getting started with spooky Halloween treats on Fun Food Crafts, I’ve got plenty of delicious ideas on my other blog, Bullock’s Buzz! Head over there for even more creepy, crawly, and festive Halloween recipes to inspire your Halloween fun.

In the meantime, check out these fall-themed treats right here on Fun Food Crafts:

• SnoBall Pumpkin Cakes
• No-Bake Acorn Cookies

Printable Recipe Card