Salty and sweet, chewy and crunchy, these critters are sure to please.
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Caramel
12 cup sugar
12 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, cut into chunks
14 cup light corn syrup
14 cup firmly packed brown sugar
12 teaspoon vanilla
Decorations
36 flat pretzel-shaped crisps
String licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces, if desired
12 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
Mini candy-covered chocolate pieces
Slivered almonds
STEP 1
Combine all caramel ingredients except vanilla in heavy, non-stick 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 11-15 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
STEP 2
Continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches 240°F to 244°F. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot caramel mixture into small heat resistant measuring cup or bowl. Let cool 5-10 minutes or until firm enough to spoon.
STEP 3
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Lay 18 pretzel crisps on each baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramel on top of each pretzel crisp. Immediately insert licorice pieces into caramel for legs. Let stand 10 minutes or until caramel is cool and almost firm.
STEP 4
Combine chocolate chips and shortening in bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Spread 1/4 teaspoon chocolate near top of each caramel critter. Top with 2 chocolate pieces for eyes and2 almond halves for teeth.
STEP 5
Make edible spider web by drawing outline of spider web using your favorite white frosting. Set Chocolate Caramel Critters on top.
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