Huge Scary Spiders recipe

20 servings

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

40 cinnamon red hot candies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Lightly grease baking sheet.

In a saucepan melt chocolate over low heat.

Let cool.

In a small bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt.

In a medium bowl beat margarine on low speed until smooth.

Add sugar and beat until creamy.

Stir in egg, vanilla and chocolate.

Add flour mixture and mix well, forming a stiff dough.

To make spider, shape a 2 inch flat oval for the body.

Make the spider's head by flattening a circle about 1/2 inch wide.

Shape dough for legs each about 2 inches long and less than 1/4 inch wide.

Attach the head and legs to body.

Put two red candies into head for eyes.

Bake for 5-8 minutes.

Let spiders cool on baking sheet to avoid breaking when moving.