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Cute spider-shaped Halloween cookies decorated with chocolate legs and big candy eyes on a wooden board.

Spider Cookies

These fun and spooky spider cookies are perfect for Halloween parties or a playful treat anytime. Easy to make and a hit with kids!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 24 chocolate truffles or round chocolates for spider bodies
  • melted chocolate for legs and eyes
  • candy eyes or white icing for eyes

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  4. Roll dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
  5. Immediately press a chocolate truffle into the center of each cookie. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Use melted chocolate to pipe legs around the truffle and attach candy eyes. Let set before serving.

Notes

You can use mini peanut butter cups or chocolate kisses instead of truffles for the spider bodies. Have fun decorating!