Description
Create spooky and delicious Chocolate Monster Nests for Halloween with this fun recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Dark or milk chocolate (melted)
- White chocolate sticks or slivers (for “fangs”)
- 12 pairs of candy eyeballs
- Red food coloring or edible paint (for bloodshot effect)
- Piping bag or ziplock bag (for shaping)
- Parchment paper for setting
- Optional: small pretzel sticks or chow mein noodles (for added crunch)
Instructions
- Melt dark or milk chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag and drizzle circular, tangled “nests” onto parchment paper to form messy webs.
- Press in some pretzel sticks or chow mein noodles before the chocolate sets (optional).
- Add two candy eyes to each nest, painting one slightly red or veiny for a creepy look.
- Pipe small chocolate “brows” and stick in white chocolate pieces for jagged fangs.
- Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
- Serve as perfect Halloween snack tables or edible decorations!
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is completely melted for a smooth texture.
- Experiment with different types of candy for decoration.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg