Halloween Spooky Date Spiders

(Tread carefully, they might bite back)

Ingredients:

• Dates (preferably Medjool, but any big and soft dates will work)
• Creamy peanut butter
• Mini pretzels (recommend some extra for backups)
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Optional: Pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Slice each date in half, lengthwise, and remove the pit and any hard pieces.
2. Break the pretzels in half then remove the inner pieces, so just the half-heart shape remains. Poke the pretzel halves into the date, 4 on each side for a total of 8 legs. They should feel decently secure.
3. Carefully spoon 1-2 teaspoons of Peanut Butter into each date half.
4. Add the chocolate chip eyes. (Optional add a pecan half on top of the peanut butter)
5. Place in a sealed container and refrigerate for a couple of hours or serve immediately.
6. Enjoy (but keep away from the Arachnophobes)

BONUS RECIPE!! (Sweet and Sour)

Trick or Treat Wings

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp Hot sauce (Siracha is my preferred)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Fresh minced ginger (or ½ tsp dried ginger)

Instructions:

1. Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large ziplock or airtight container.
2. Add the wings to the marinade and set in refrigerator for 6-12h (or until you lose your patience)
3. Grill or Bake your desired way. Baste with the leftover marinade throughout cooking the wings.
4. Enjoy!