Name: Spooky Halloween Spider Jell-O Cups
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages grape-flavored gelatin mix; 1.75 cups boiling water; 1.75 cups cold water; 2-inch straws, cut into halves; Toothpicks

Jell-O® Salad

Halloween Jell-O Spiders

Aug 8, 2025
by Adella Buckridge
- 3.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

4 hrs 5 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Delightfully spooky and jiggly, these Halloween Jell-O Spiders are guaranteed to be a creepy-crawly hit at your next haunted gathering. A simple yet visually stunning treat that's fun for all ages!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 (3 ounce) packages grape-flavored gelatin mix

1.75 cups boiling water

1.75 cups cold water

2-inch straws, cut into halves

Toothpicks

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

37 g
Protein

4 g
Sodium

161 mg
Sugar

37 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a heat-safe bowl, vigorously whisk together the grape-flavored gelatin mix and boiling water until the gelatin is completely dissolved. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Stir in the cold water to gently temper the mixture. (1 minute)

03

Step

Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into your chosen mold or small bowl. (1 minute)

04

Step

Arrange eight straw pieces around the mold's perimeter, evenly spaced, to mimic spider legs. Ensure half are on each side. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the gelatin to set firmly. (240 minutes)

06

Step

Once set, gently poke two toothpicks into the top of the gelatin spider to serve as the 'eyes'. (1 minute)

For a more vibrant color, add a few drops of purple food coloring to the gelatin mixture.
Get creative with your molds! Spider rings, skull shapes, or even simple muffin tins work well.
To easily remove the Jell-O spiders from the mold, briefly dip the bottom of the mold in warm water before inverting onto a serving plate.
Consider using black licorice whips, cut into small pieces, as an alternative to straws for the legs.

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