Spiderweb Candy Platter (Printable)

A Halloween display featuring a chocolate spiderweb with assorted candies arranged for festive fun.

# Components:

→ Spiderweb

01 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1 tsp coconut oil

→ Candy Platter

03 - 3.5 oz gummy spiders or worms
04 - 2.8 oz mini marshmallows
05 - 2.8 oz chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms or Smarties)
06 - 3.5 oz sour belts or licorice strings
07 - 3.5 oz candy corn (optional)
08 - 2.8 oz jelly beans
09 - 1.75 oz pretzel sticks

# Method:

01 - Combine chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or piping bag, pipe the melted chocolate into a spiderweb design starting with intersecting lines, then connect with curved lines.
03 - Allow the chocolate web to firm up at room temperature or refrigerate for approximately 10 minutes.
04 - Carefully move the solidified chocolate spiderweb onto a serving platter or tray.
05 - Decorate around and atop the spiderweb with gummy spiders or worms, mini marshmallows, chocolate candies, sour belts, candy corn, jelly beans, and pretzel sticks, grouping similar colors and shapes for visual appeal.
06 - Present immediately or cover and keep at room temperature until serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and spooky presentation
  • Perfect for Halloween parties
02 -
  • For a nut-free platter, ensure all candies are nut-free and processed in a nut-free facility
  • You can add homemade chocolate spiders or use plastic (non-edible) decorations for extra flair just remove before serving
03 -
  • Use dark chocolate with high cocoa content for best results
  • Pipe the spiderweb slowly to create even lines and a neat design
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