Description
Create spooky spider cookies perfect for your Halloween party. This easy recipe guides you through making these creepy-crawly treats with simple decorating ideas.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup black decorating gel
- 1/2 cup candy eyes
- 1 package black licorice laces, cut into 3-inch pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. These are your spooky spider cookie bases.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, use the black decorating gel to draw a spider web design on each cookie.
- Attach two candy eyes to the center of the web with a small dot of decorating gel.
- Gently insert four pieces of black licorice lace into each side of the cookie to create spider legs. These are your Halloween spider cookies.
- Repeat these steps to make more spooky spider cookies for your Halloween party.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven.
- Get creative with different types of candy for the spider eyes.
- You can also use pretzel sticks or chocolate chips for the spider legs.
- These spooky spider cookies are a great activity for kids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg