Itsy Bitsy Spiders Muffins

Creepy-crawly fun meets decadent sweetness with these spooky and delicious Itsy Bitsy Spiders Muffins! Perfect for Halloween or any themed party, these moist chocolate muffins are jazzed up with mini chocolate chips for added richness and topped with an adorable (and slightly eerie) spider decoration. The “spiders” are crafted from mini peanut butter cups, candy eyeballs, and black licorice legs, all perched atop a luscious layer of chocolate frosting. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this fun and easy recipe is ideal for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re creating a festive dessert table or just embracing the spooky season at home, these playful muffins are guaranteed to be a sweet centerpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups warm water
• 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips
• 12 units mini peanut butter cups
• 0.5 cups chocolate frosting
• 4 strings black licorice strings
• 24 units candy eyeballs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step 4

Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 5

Pour in the warm water and gently stir until the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the muffins are cooled, use a knife to spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting on top of each muffin.

Step 11

Place a mini peanut butter cup upside-down in the center of each frosted muffin to act as the spider's body.

Step 12

Cut the black licorice strings into small pieces to create eight legs for each spider. Insert four legs on each side of the peanut butter cup.

Step 13

Use a small dab of frosting to attach two candy eyeballs to the front of the peanut butter cup to complete the spider design.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy your spooky Itsy Bitsy Spiders Muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1507.8 grams (1507.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4747

Total Fat 154.10g	198%
Saturated Fat 54.20g	271%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.00g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 2520mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 854.80g	311%
Dietary Fiber 59.90g	214%
Total Sugars 546.70g
Protein 75.20g	150%

Vitamin D 122IU	608%
Calcium 564mg	43%
Iron 34mg	189%
Potassium 3010mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.2%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 67.0%