Line baking sheet with aluminum foil

Cut licorice ropes into segments about 1.5-inches long

Arrange the licorice in groups of 8 on the baking sheet forming a star burst to represent the spider’s legs

Place the chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl

Microwave chips until melted

Stir every minute to prevent overheating

Add the marshmallows and the crisped rice cereal to the chocolate

Stir until the candy is well-mixed

Drop small clumps of the candy onto the prepared leg clusters

While chocolate is still wet, add two small candies for eyes on each spider

Place the tray in the refrigerator to set (about 30 minutes)

Serve at room temp

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week