Creepy Crawly Creatures Of The Night

Need a quick and spooky treat this haunting Halloween?? Then how about designing an unique creepy crawly spiderweb of your own.A delectable white chocolate candy that can be decorated as scary or as gruesome as you desire.The human imagination is limitless with this recipe and would be a marvelous treat to serve at any Halloween party.

These spiderwebs are super simple to prepare that even a beginner candy maker will breeze right through it.The kids will also love these as well and will certainly enjoy the decorating process.I believe that everybody involved will get in the Halloween spirit when creating these unusual webs.

These spiderwebs also include a pretty simple ingredient list such as white chocolate,semisweet chocolate as well as decorative sprinkles of choice.The white chocolate creates the base of the web,which helps with creating a glossy finish and a smooth texture. The semisweet chocolate of course is the star of the show with generating the bold outline of the spider web pattern it self.Then finally, we have the decorative sprinkles that really tie everything together.Because you really cannot go without a spider on a web,especially when they are the ultimate makers.This creature is always fitting for the Halloween season.

So try these spider web candies for yourself and see what I really mean by how fun they really are to make.Everyone will enjoy making them as well as devouring them at the same time.Plus if you really want to get a little more crafty for this Halloween.Then try wrapping these lollipops individually in treat bags to display at a party or to pass out to family and friends as a take home treat. No one would dare resist such an extraordinary masterpiece. 

Overall, I must give these frightening treats a two thumbs up and  I wish everyone a safe Happy Halloween!

 Adapted from Spiderweb Candies
Yield:About 18

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

12 ounces bakers white chocolate,chopped

2 tsp shortening

Decorative sprinkles

1.Grease and line two large baking sheets with wax or parchment paper.You can also use  aluminum foil,but be sure to grease the top to prevent sticking. 

2. Now fill a medium pot less then half full of water.Turn the heat to low and place a large glass bowl over top.If you have a double boiler,use that instead.

3. Once prepped,add the chopped white chocolate and shortening to the bowl.Slowly melt the chocolate, until smooth and when ready to use be sure to keep the bowl over low heat to prevent setting.

4. Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a small glass measuring up or microwave safe bowl.Microwave in 30 second intro volts,until completely melted.Let slightly cool.
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5.Using a 2-3 inch cookie cutter as a guide.Place the cutter on the prepped sheet and spoon 1 tbsp of white chocolate inside the cooker cutter. Gently spread the chocolate evenly and remove the cookie cutter to place the lollipop stick,use about less then a tsp of white chocolate to cover the stick.

6.Then place about 2 tbsp of the melted semisweet chocolate into a piping bag and cut a small hole at the tip.Proceed to pipe thin concentric circles on top of each candy,its about 3 to 4 circles.

7.Using a toothpick,begin with the center circle and gently pull the toothpick through each circle towards the outer edge.Clean tooth pick end every time and continue the process to complete a web pattern. 

Tip:The semisweet chocolate may have to warmed up in the microwave during the process.So always keep most of the chocolate in the small glass measuring cup or microwave safe bowl and only use a small amount in the piping bag.

8.Then decorate any way you wish.For example you can use spider sprinkles, black sprinkles or orange sprinkles.Then repeat steps 5 though 8,until white chocolate is completely used.

9.Then chill for 30 minutes or until set.Then store in airtight container.

Optional

10.Instead of storing in an airtight container, wrap each spiderweb candy individually, by using a treat bag.This way you have the option to give out some to friends and family for Halloween.These treat bags can be found in most stores with a stationary/craft department in the cake decorating section. These kits include treat bags along with twist ties.For example I used Wilton's shaped treat bags.Even Jack likes the treat!