Description
Learn how to make spooky spider cookies with this easy recipe. These soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies are decorated with a spiderweb design and edible spiders, perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For decorating:
- Black piping gel or melted black candy melts
- Candy eyes or black sprinkles for spider eyes
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use black piping gel or melted black candy melts to create a spiderweb design on top of each cookie.
- Add candy eyes or black sprinkles to create the spider’s eyes.
- These spooky spider cookies are ready to creep your guests out!
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, underbake slightly.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best results.
- You can use black food coloring in white icing for the spiderweb if piping gel is unavailable.
- Get creative with your spooky spider cookie decorations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg