These spiders are great party treats. Makes 8 spiders.
Ingredients:
16 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
16 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
16 tablespoons coconut
eyes)
A few drops of black food coloring
16 tablespoons crushed sandwich cookies
Wax paper
Black licorice
Raisins
Instructions:
Mix a few drops of black food coloring in the coconut and set aside.
Mix peanut butter, sugar, and cookie crumbs together.
Divided mixture into 8 equal balls.
Taking one ball at a time complete the following directions:
Divide the ball into 2 balls (one about half the size of the other.
Roll balls in coconut
Place smaller ball on top of the other ball. Placing it toward the one side to make head of spider. Press the two balls together slightly. Place these on wax paper.
Add 8 licorice legs.
Add raisin eyes.
These can be kept in airtight container till used.