Halloween Spiders

Halloween Spiders

by Dr. Kellyann
Table of Contents

    Prep time: 20 min • Yield: about 15 to 16 spider candies

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup pitted Medjool dates
    • 3 tablespoons raw cacao or cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoons (plus extras to make “eyes”) mini chocolate chips; Enjoy Life makes a dairy, nut, and soy free product
    • 1 tablespoon coconut butter, chilled
    • About 6 soft licorice sticks for the “legs”

    Optionally

    • 1 to 1 ½ cups toasted coconut if you want to make “hairy” spiders

    Directions

    1. Mix dates and cacao in a food processor and blend well. Add chocolate chips and pulse to mix. Pinch off a piece of the dough to see if it sticks together well. If not, add a few drops of water until you can form a firm ball. Roll in to 1-inch balls.
    2. With a sharp knife, cut licorice into fine strips for the legs. Using a tooth pick, make 4 small holes on one side of the ball for the legs and use the toothpick to press them into one side of the candy. Repeat on the other side. Take a tiny bit of coconut butter to form two eye balls and stick onto candy. Insert a mini chocolate chip into each eye.
    3. Store in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
    Back to blog

    Share

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.