Spooky Spider Cookies
Delightful Halloween cookies with a satisfying crunch and sweet chewy center, decorated to resemble spooky spiders.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup black licorice, cut into strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually mix into the wet mixture.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, then dip in melted chocolate chips and press on licorice strips.
Notes
Customize the cookies with different decorations as desired, and ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.