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Spooky Spider Cookies: 1 frightfully fun recipe

Spooky Spider Cookies
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Create frightfully delicious Halloween treats with these easy spooky spider cookies. They are simple to make and perfect for kids and parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup candy eyes
  • 1/4 cup black licorice strings, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
  8. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
  9. Dip the top half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate.
  10. Place the dipped cookie back on the parchment paper and immediately press on two candy eyes.
  11. While the chocolate is still wet, add four licorice pieces per side to create spider legs.
  12. Let the chocolate harden at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Notes

  • For a smoother chocolate dip, add a teaspoon of coconut oil when melting the chocolate chips.
  • If you don’t have black licorice strings, pretzel sticks or chocolate-covered chow mein noodles can be used for legs.
  • Store spooky spider cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to a month. Thaw and decorate the day of serving.
  • For gluten-free spooky spider cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • For vegan spooky spider cookies, use vegan margarine, a flax egg, and dairy-free chocolate.

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