Chocolate Spider Cheese Ball for Halloween

Themed foods for Halloween are a fun way to add excitement to your celebration with family and friends this year. My family loves themed snacks and this chocolate spider cheese ball is definitely one of our favorites. 

Chocolate Spider Cheese Ball

I love this cheese ball recipe because it looks amazing, but it’s easy to make. They love the flavors and the “spooky” chocolate spider.  You probably already have most of the ingredients you’ll need in your pantry.

Ready to discover how to add this show-stopping cheese ball to your Halloween party menu?

Keep reading for an easy step-by-step Halloween cheese ball recipe you’ll love.

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A Chocolate Spider Cheese Ball for Halloween

A Halloween dinner party filled with themed foods is kind of a tradition at our house. I love trying to make all the treats look spooky and taste amazing too.

I’m a big fan of cheese balls so when I discovered a Halloween cheese ball idea that was easy and delicious, I knew I had to make it for myself.

This chocolate spider cheese ball is a dessert cheese ball you’ll want to serve with cookies or apple slices. The peanut butter, chocolate, and cream cheese in this recipe make it a decadent Halloween dessert your party guests will be talking about for days!

Plus, it will make an excellent centerpiece for the dessert table at any Halloween party or dinner.

Ready to try my favorite Halloween cheese ball recipe? Keep reading to get the recipe.

Halloween Cheese Ball Ideas

How To Make Your Own Chocolate Spider Cheese Ball

The best part about this chocolate spider cheese ball is that you probably already have most of the ingredients hiding in your pantry and fridge.

So if you’re looking for a Halloween recipe you can bring to the party at the last minute, this Halloween spider cheese ball recipe is perfect!

It’s quick and easy to make, but it looks like you spent hours on it.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to get started on your own spider cheese ball:

• 1 (8 oz.) package of Cream Cheese
• ½ a stick of Butter (softened)
• 4 tablespoons of Sugar
• 1 cup of Powdered Sugar
• 2 cups of Cocoa
• 1 cup of Mini Chocolate Chips
• Chocolate Sprinkles
• 8 Pretzel Sticks
• 6 Candy Eyes
• Wafers (for dipping)

Step by Step Instructions

Once you’ve gathered all the ingredients for your cheese ball, follow these simple steps and you’ll have a show-stopping dessert for Halloween:

1. Start by placing your butter, sugar, and cream cheese into a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
2. Add your powdered sugar, cocoa, and mini chocolate chips. Knead into a ball until completely combined.
3. Refrigerate the ball for 2 hours. (If the mixture is too sticky, you can add one cup of powdered sugar.)
4. Separate your cheese ball into one small ball and one large ball.
5. Then, roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles and set them on a plate. This will create your spider body.
6. Finally, add the candy eyes and pretzel sticks for the legs.
7. Serve with wafers or apples and enjoy this delicious Halloween cheese ball.

This chocolate spider cheese ball will take about 45 minutes to prepare but needs two hours to refrigerate. In the end, you’ll be rewarded with one amazing cheese ball dessert your friends and family will devour!

Halloween Cheese Ball Recipe

Pro Tips to Keep Your Cheese Ball Fresh

One of my favorite things about cheese balls is that you can make them ahead of time. You can mix up this chocolate spider cheese ball recipe about a week before you plan to enjoy it. You might want to wait to add the chocolate sprinkles, but you can make and freeze the cheese ball mixture for one week.

Because it’s so easy to make, it’s the perfect Halloween party treat to prep beforehand and put out for guests while you prepare last-minute dishes.

This Halloween cheese ball recipe is so delicious you probably won’t have leftovers, but if you do they can be stored easily for up to 2 weeks. To store your chocolate spider cheese ball, you’ll want to wrap it well in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. 

Need to keep this Halloween cheese ball recipe fresh for longer? Wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in a freezer bag for up to one month of freshness.

Remember, if you freeze your cheese ball, you’ll need to let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying it.

More Fun Halloween Recipe Ideas

Putting together a fun Halloween menu for your friends and family is part of the fun! If you’re looking for more tasty treats to share with your little goblins and ghouls this Halloween, check out some of these other easy Halloween recipe ideas:

Oreo Brownies for Halloween

Who doesn’t love brownies? Do you prefer your brownies cakey or chewy? Share your favorite brownies in the comments. 

This oreo brownie recipe is easy and delicious! Plus, the orange and black color scheme make it an easy choice for Halloween treats. It’s the perfect dessert after a long night of trick-or-treating with the kids. 

Peanut Butter Candy Corn Cookies 

Candy corn is controversial, you either love it or you hate it. Which side of the candy corn debate are you on? Tell me in the comments. My kids are definitely in love with candy corn and you will be too after you try this recipe! 

As soon as candy corn appears on the grocery store shelves, it’s in my cart. I’ve discovered a delicious (and easy!) candy corn cookie recipe we all love. Want my peanut butter candy corn cookie recipe to share with your kids too? You’re going to love it!

23+ Easy Halloween Snacks

If you’re looking for a whole table full of fun and simple Halloween snacks your family and friends can get excited about this year, you won’t want to miss this list. With more than 23 easy Halloween snacks to enjoy at your celebration, it’s definitely a don’t miss list.

Some of my favorites are jack-o-lantern fruit, popcorn fingers, and ghost cheese. Simple, budget-friendly, healthy snacks you can feel good about after all that candy. Plus, they’re adorable too!

What is your favorite Halloween treat to enjoy this time of year? Are you a big cheese ball fan too?

Do you wait for candy corn to arrive just like my kids do? Tell me all about your favorite sugary and savory Halloween recipe ideas in the comment section.

I can’t wait to read them and try a few with my family too!

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