Scary Recipes - Tarantula

Using toothpicks, spread a light layer of green icing on five pieces of licorice then wipe it off with a paper towel (some will stay in the grooves)

With scissors, clip 1 inch up at bottom of licorice to make toes

Put four pieces of licorice on plate side by side

Cut the other piece in half and set aside

Place cupcake on top of licorice

Using toothpick, poke two holes 1/2 inch from the bottom 1/2 inch apart for the fangs)

Put a dab of icing on the end of each banana shaped candy, poke into holes

With the toothpick poke two holes for eyes

Put a dab of icing on each red candy and insert into holes

Put last two pieces of licorice under the cupcake just under fangs

Serves 1

Tarantula

Directions

Utensils

Scissors

Paper towels

1 Large plate

Toothpicks

Ingredients

1 Black marshmallow covered cupcake (or white or orange)

5 pieces of black licorice twists

2 Red candies (for eyes)

2 Small yellow banana shaped candies (from a tropical fruit mix)

1 Tube of green icing