My friend Deb’s mother in law has always made these at her children’s birthday parties. Last year I tried making them myself and have found them to be a great stand by sweet treat. I now always have a block of chocolate (replaced frequently!) in the cupboard and a packet of noodles, so I can whip them up quickly for guests if I need to. They are very tasty and it is also a treat that the kids can make by themselves.

Last time I made them, I also tried making White Chocolate Spiders. They were nice, but I think the Milk Chocolate version was better. The recipe can be found on the back of the packet of the noodles, but I have noted it below as well.

Chocolate Spiders Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pkt Chang’s Original Fried Noodles (100 grams)
• 2 tbspns crunchy peanut butter
• 200 grams of chocolate (milk, dark or white – I used Cadbury)

Method:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, break up chocolate into small chunks.
2. Add peanut butter and melt on high for about 60 seconds.
3. Stir the chocolate mixture and if it is not melted, heat for repetitive short bursts (5 – 10 secs) until the chocolate mixture has completely melted.
4. Add the noodles and mix well.
5. On a tray lined with baking paper, spoon mixture into small mounds. Alternatively you can spoon the mixture directly into patty pans.
6. Pop them into the fridge to set and you are done!

This recipe makes approx 20 Chocolate Spiders and apparently they can last in the fridge in an air tight container for two weeks – they have never lasted that long at my house! 🙂

Family Menu Plan For The Week

Baking: White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Monday: Chicken Lasagne

Tuesday: Beef Stroganoff

Wednesday: Left Overs

Thursday: Beef Stir Fry with Asian Greens

Friday: Pasta Carbonara

Saturday: Lamb Chops With Steamed Vegetables

Sunday: Marinated Steak and Garlic Mashed Potatoes