Spider Cracker Bites Recipe

These Spider Cracker Bites are one of the easiest Halloween snacks you can make, and they’re guaranteed to impress. With just crackers, cheese, cream cheese, and pretzel sticks, you can create creepy-cute edible spiders. The pretzels form the legs, while cream cheese or peanut butter helps sandwich the crackers. Add a couple of olive slices or candy eyes for the face, and you’ve got a snack that’s festive, fun, and kid-friendly. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, after-school treats, or spooky movie nights—simple, savory, and so much fun to eat!

Spider Cracker Bites Recipe

Spider Cracker Bites are a spooky Halloween appetizer made with crackers, cheese, and pretzel stick “legs.”
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 24 round crackers like Ritz
  • ½ cup cream cheese or peanut butter
  • 6 slices cheddar or Colby cheese cut into small squares
  • 48 pretzel sticks
  • 12 olive slices or candy eyeballs

Method
 

  1. Spread cream cheese or peanut butter on 12 crackers.
  2. Place a square of cheese on top.
  3. Break pretzel sticks in half and place 4 on each side of cracker for spider legs.
  4. Top with another cracker to make a sandwich.
  5. Add olive slices or candy eyeballs with a dab of cream cheese for eyes.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

Notes

  • Use peanut butter if you prefer sweet-and-savory.
  • Add sliced pepperoni or turkey for extra flavor.
  • Best assembled just before serving for crunch.

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