Halloween Spider Cookies
These Halloween Spider Cookies are a delightful treat that will add a spooky flair to your Halloween festivities, combining buttery sweetness and chocolate decadence for a fun baking experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Chocolate candies (for spiders) Use colored candies to match Halloween theme
- Pretzel sticks (for legs)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this mixture to the creamed ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place them on baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool, then use chocolate candies and pretzel sticks to create spider shapes on the cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Allow frozen cookies to thaw at room temperature before serving.