Spooky Spider Cookies
Spooky Spider Cookies are a fun and delicious treat perfect for Halloween gatherings. These whimsical cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with playful decorations featuring chocolate spiders made from melted chips and licorice legs. With a chewy texture and crispy edges, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and visually striking, these cookies will add a spooky charm to your festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Black licorice strings (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft; let cool slightly.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth; dip half of each cookie in chocolate and attach licorice pieces as spider legs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg