Recipe

Scary Spiders

From scary spiders at Halloween to all kinds of gentle creatures at other times, these are fun to make and good to eat anytime.

Details

Prep Time: 45 minutes.
Chill Time: 90 minutes.
Ready in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Yields 40
Serves:
Serving size: Serving size: 1 piece

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. softened butter
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. California raisins
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
4 c. (1 pound) powdered sugar
Powdered sugar; chopped nuts and/or chocolate sprinkles
Licorice laces or whips, and small candies

Procedure

In large bowl, beat butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla together until creamy. Mix in raisins and nuts. Sift in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until mixture thickens. Turn onto board and sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar; knead by hand adding powdered sugar, as needed, to make stiff dough. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar, finely chopped walnuts or chocolate sprinkles. Cut licorice whips into 2-inch lenghts and shape into legs. Arrange four legs on two sides of each ball. Place on wax paper-lined tray. Top with small candies for eyes. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 100(27% from fat); Total Fat 3g (sat 1.5g, mono 0.5g, poly 0.5g); Cholesterol 5mg; Protein 1g; Carbohydrates 19g; Fiber 0.5g; Iron 0.5mg; Sodium 55mg; Calcium 5.6mg