Creepy Crawly Chocolate Caterpillars

In my continuing quest to find fun stuff to make for Halloween (and to entertain my family at the same time), I found this recipe for some fun Creepy Crawly Caterpillars made with pretzels sticks, melted chocolate chips and chow mein noodles. My youngest, especially, will get a huge kick out of this!

This recipe from Rebecca Kols of Good Morning America is fast, easy and something kids will really enjoy helping out with.

Creepy Crawly Caterpillars

1 package chocolate chips
1 package chow mein noodles
1 package of red hot candies
1 bag large marshmallows
1 bag thin stick pretzels

~ Melt chocolate on low heat in a double broiler and remove from heat.

~ Thread 3 marshmallows on a pretzel and brush marshmallows with melted chocolate (painting on with pastry brush is easiest). Place chocolate covered marshmallows on parchment paper or wax paper.

~ Randomly insert individual chow mein noodles until desired look is achieved.

~ While chocolate is still wet, position two red hots on front, for eyes. Allow chocolate to harden and place caterpillars on a plate.

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