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Spooky Raisin Spiders GIVEAWAY!!!

October 19, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

raisin.spiders4Look at the spooky raisin spiders I made with the sweet, lovely box full o’ goodies that I received today from the sweet, lovely people at California Raisins. My box had everything I needed to make these yummy, creepy spiders. And I felt no guilt eating half of the batter, because they are healthy, made with almond butter, rice cereal and, of course, raisins. Find the how-tos to make raisin spiders HERE. As my 2-year old recently discovered a love of raisins, they are a treat I’ll happily let her have.

Now, for the giveaway!!! Simply leave a comment to this post before midnight EST this Thursday, October 22, and a randomly drawn winner will get their own box full of goodies from California Raisins, including everything you need to make spooky raisin spiders as well as some surprise goodies. Be sure to have a valid email address linked to your comment so I can contact you for shipping information if you win. (U.S. addresses only, please!) And for more ideas, visit the California Raisins blog HERE.

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[tags]contest, Halloween, spiders, raisins[/tags]

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Comments

  1. Christa Kelso says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I love those spooky spiders! Normally I would HATE the thought of eating a spider, but these look mighty scrumptious! hehe
    Happy Baking,
    Mini Baker

  2. Anne says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    These would be so cute to win- my son’s preschool would love it!

  3. Jill S. says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    So stinking fun!

  4. Heidi says

    October 20, 2009 at 2:25 am

    So creepy-cute!
    After Halloween, you could make the same treat only lose the legs and roll them in coconut and powdered sugar for a yummy snowball!

  5. Margaret says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:27 am

    My boys absolutely love raisins. What a neat giveaway!!!

  6. mandi says

    October 20, 2009 at 6:44 am

    so cute!

  7. DeeAnn S says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:23 am

    My daughter is deathly afraid of spiders. But I think she would be able to gobble these up without any problem. And I think I would be able to help her! 😉

  8. Marianne says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Those look delicious! And scary

  9. Carolyn says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Looks like so much fun! I’d love to win and make these with my kids!

  10. Hayley says

    October 20, 2009 at 11:20 am

    mm spookylicious

  11. Tessa says

    October 20, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    These are adorable! They’d be tons of fun to make as a Halloween treat with my cousins!

  12. sarah says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    How fun! What a great treat!

  13. Dayna says

    October 20, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Those spiders look so much fun to make! 😀 And yummy too!

  14. Ashleigh says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    These treats are adorable! Also, I’m always looking for a healthy, Halloween treat. Thanks for sharing!

  15. Abby says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Those are so fun and cute. Even if I don’t win (sniff, sniff) I think I’m going to make them for an upcoming fundraiser/Halloween party at our local animal shelter.
    Thank you for sharing the idea!

  16. Paige says

    October 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Cute cookies! And I LOVE that they are healthy. I can’t wait to try them out!

  17. Jenni says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    I love how cute the spiders are! I’d have to give them to someone, though, because I don’t like raisins. But I’ve got plenty of family, neighbors & a friend who is currently in labor that do. 🙂

  18. Yael says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    How cute!My third graders will love those this Halloween!

  19. Sarah Ulfers says

    October 21, 2009 at 2:16 am

    those look so good. I think I’ll do these for matties slumber party. thanks for the recipe.

  20. Jenny says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:20 am

    My little guy loves raisins!

  21. Lisa says

    October 21, 2009 at 4:51 am

    Yum! I make something like these but with natural PB. I never thought to put raisins in them. I also like the idea of making them into spiders. I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the idea.

  22. Kristin says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:09 am

    My son would love this, count me in.

  23. Denny says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:49 am

    What a great giveaway! And these will be all mine! I love raisins. I put them in my granola.

  24. Leslie Richardson says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Where does a person buy thin licorice strips? I’ve looked all over: Wallgreens, Target, Kroger, Tom Thumb. Twizlers has a pull-apart version, but only in red flavors. Help.

  25. meaghan mountford says

    October 21, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    Just to answer Leslie (don’t worry, I’ll take my comment out of the running!), the licorice CA raisins sent me was “Haribo Licorice Wheels”. You can see them if you search for them on amazon.com. You peel apart the licorice to make the legs. But I would also search for “black licorice lace” online. I bet most candy stores will have it, too, a place that only sells candy. Do you have a major mall near you? Most malls have at least one candy store. I’ve also had trouble at those chain places finding anything but red licorice. The wheels might be more available though.

  26. Yolanda B. says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    Gummy & scary 😉

  27. Carla Pullum says

    October 21, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    All looks so good! Count me in!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

  28. Kim R. says

    October 22, 2009 at 8:49 am

    These are so cute and look delicious too – Please enter me, Thanks!

  29. Lizzay says

    October 22, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    😀 I am definitely planning on making these for the Halloween party I’m hosting. Cute and healthy!

  30. amandaxox says

    October 22, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Yeah, these spiders wouldn’t be so bad to eat! Thanks for the chance

  31. Leslie Richardson says

    October 22, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Meaghan, thank you! I’ve seen those Harbio wheels! I know I can get them! You’re a doll.

  32. Victoria A. says

    October 24, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    I adore the candy corn background, I think I would use them as flies and pipe a spiderweb backing.

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