Introduction

This fun and easy recipe for Peanut Butter and Jelly Spiders is perfect for a spooky snack or a playful treat with kids. Combining classic flavors with a creative twist, these edible spiders add a festive touch to any gathering.

Two sandwich snacks look like spiders on white plates sitting on a white marbled surface. Each sandwich has two round, lightly toasted English muffin halves as the body. Between the halves, there is a layer of chunky peanut butter with a smooth reddish jelly spread on top. Pretzel sticks are placed on the sides to look like spider legs, six to eight of them sticking out from each sandwich. Two dark chocolate chips are placed on the top muffin half to represent eyes. In the background, there are two red and yellow apples resting on a black and white textured cloth. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 white or wheat bread slices
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp grape jelly (or your choice of jelly)
8 thin pretzel sticks
2 candy eyeballs

Instructions

Step 1: Spread the peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread and the jelly on the other slice.
Step 2: Press the two slices together to form a sandwich.
Step 3: Cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangles.
Step 4: Break the pretzel sticks in half to create eight shorter sticks for each sandwich half.
Step 5: Gently insert four pretzel sticks into each side of the sandwich triangles to form spider legs.
Step 6: Place two candy eyeballs on the top side of each sandwich to complete the spider’s face.

Tips & Variations

For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter.
Try different jelly flavors like strawberry or raspberry to customize your spiders.
Use mini chocolate chips instead of candy eyeballs for a different look.
Cut sandwiches into smaller pieces to make bite-sized spiders for parties.

Storage

These peanut butter and jelly spiders are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day. If you refrigerate them, allow to come to room temperature before serving to soften the bread. Avoid storing pretzel legs separately to keep the spiders intact.

How to Serve

Two small sandwiches are made with round English muffins that have a toasted light brown top sprinkled with sugar. Each sandwich has a middle layer of peanut butter, which is light brown and spread thick, topped with a layer of red jelly. Six thin pretzel sticks are inserted through each sandwich, three on each side, sticking out to look like legs. On the top muffin of each sandwich, there are two dark brown chocolate chips placed like eyes. They sit on simple white plates on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Yes, crunchy peanut butter works just as well and adds a nice texture to the sandwich spiders.

What can I use if I can’t find candy eyeballs?

You can replace candy eyeballs with small dots of white frosting and mini chocolate chips or raisins for the pupils.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Spiders Recipe

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A fun and spooky twist on a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, these Peanut Butter and Jelly Spiders are perfect for Halloween or any playful snack time. With creamy peanut butter, sweet jelly, crunchy pretzels as spider legs, and adorable candy eyeballs, this snack is both delicious and festive.

Author: Tara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 sandwich (serves 1-2) 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 white or wheat bread slices
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp grape jelly (or your choice of jelly)
8 thin pretzel sticks
2 candy eyeballs

Instructions

Prepare the Bread: Place the two slices of bread on a flat surface and spread 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter evenly on one slice.
Add Jelly: Spread 1 tablespoon of grape jelly or your preferred jelly over the peanut butter layer.
Assemble the Sandwich: Place the second bread slice on top to complete your peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Create Spider Legs: Insert four pretzel sticks on each side of the sandwich to represent the spider’s legs. Push them gently into the edges of the bread so they stay in place.
Add Candy Eyes: Attach two candy eyeballs on top of the sandwich. You can use a small dab of peanut butter as glue to make sure they stick properly.
Serve: Cut the sandwich if desired and serve immediately for a tasty, fun, and spooky snack.

Notes

You can use any type of jelly or jam depending on your preference.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread and pretzels.
If you want to avoid peanut butter due to allergies, substitute with sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
Candy eyeballs can be found in baking supply stores or online.
Make sure to supervise children while eating pretzels to avoid choking hazards.

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