Spooky Spider Cookies for Halloween
Spooky Spider Cookies are a fun and festive treat that will delight both kids and adults this Halloween. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with whimsical spider decorations, making them perfect for parties or cozy family gatherings. With a rich chocolate flavor and playful appearance, they add joy to any celebration. Get ready for laughter and tasty bites as you create these spooky delights!
- 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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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Licorice laces or black candy melts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Once cooled slightly, decorate each cookie with licorice laces or black candy melts to create spider legs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg