Spider Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote

While you may not always find yourself looking up spider sandwich recipes, you're going to love this pb&J spider! It's simple, easy, and adorable!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: Recipe $0.94 / Serving $0.47

4 slices sandwich bread ($0.24)
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter ($0.20)
4 tablespoons jelly of choice ($0.40)
8 pretzel sticks ($0.08)
4 chocolate chips ($0.02)

Cut the Bread: Use a wide mouthed glass or round biscuit cutter to press circles from each slice of bread. If needed, run a knife around the edge to release the bread from the cutter.
Add the Filling: Spread peanut butter onto one bread round. Spread jelly onto another bread round. For a neater look, you may pipe the peanut butter and jelly instead of spreading.
Add the Legs: Place four pretzel sticks on each side of the peanut butter bread round to resemble spider legs.
Assemble: Top with the jelly bread round, pressing gently to secure the pretzels.
Add the Eyes: Place two chocolate chips on top of each sandwich for eyes.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy.

Assembly Tip: Cutting the bread before adding the filling makes it easier to insert the pretzel legs.
Neat Filling: Piping the peanut butter and jelly with a pastry bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off keeps the sandwiches tidy.
Variations: Substitute mashed banana for jelly, try different nut butters, or use candy eyes, raisins, jelly beans, M&Ms, or blueberries for the eyes.
Gluten Free Option: Use gluten free bread and pretzels. Slightly warming gluten free bread before cutting can make shaping easier.