Description
These creepy-cute cookies will crawl their way into everyone’s heart this Halloween! Soft, buttery, and sweet, they’re transformed into eight-legged treats with rich black icing and candy eyes. Whether you’re hosting a party or whipping up a Halloween night snack, these spider cookies spin just the right amount of spooky fun.
Ingredients
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Black decorating icing or melted chocolate
Candy eyes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
Decorate using black icing to pipe 8 legs on each cookie. Add candy eyes on top for that spooky spider look!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cool & Decorate: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 / Cookie
- Sugar: 15g / Cookie
- Fat: 8g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 25g / Cookie
- Protein: 2g / Cookie