Spiders Candy

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A fun, crunchy treat resembling spiders, made with Cheerios, Chinese noodles, peanuts, and a sweet butterscotch marshmallow coating, perfect for parties or kids' snacks.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cheerios
  • 1 cup broken Chinese noodles
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 (6 oz.) package butterscotch chips
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix Cheerios, broken Chinese noodles, and roasted peanuts. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butterscotch chips, marshmallows, and butter over low heat.
  3. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  4. Add cooking oil and beat until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  5. Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
  6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper while the mixture is still warm and pliable.
  7. Work quickly before the mixture hardens.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

719 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 58g 74% DV
Carbs 44.8g 16% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 10.8g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 445.3mg 19% DV
Potassium 255mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 372.5mcg 41% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 1.8mcg 9% DV
Calcium 186.3mg 14% DV
Iron 11.2mg 62% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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