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Spooky Spider Cookies

Spooky Spider Cookies That Will Haunt Your Halloween Fun

Enjoy making these Spooky Spider Cookies for a fun Halloween treat that delights both kids and adults.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate melts or chips for frosting
  • 1 cup black licorice or candy legs
  • 1 cup candy eyes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spooky Spider Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix into the wet ingredients.
  4. Scoop the dough onto cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Melt chocolate in intervals in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of each cookie in melted chocolate, add candy legs and eyes while the chocolate is still warm.
  8. Arrange cookies on a platter and share your creepy creations!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are great for sharing at Halloween gatherings and can be customized with different cookie bases and toppings.

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