Halloween Spider Cookies: easy and spooky treats for the scariest holiday of the year!
Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s nothing better than making some spooky treats at home to surprise friends and family. The Halloween Spider Cookies are perfect for the occasion: simple to make, fun to decorate, and delicious to enjoy! These spider-shaped cookies, with their chocolate legs and praline bodies, are a creative idea that will win over both adults and children.
In this recipe, I will explain step by step how to make the most original and spooky Halloween cookies, ideal for a themed party or simply to create the right atmosphere during this holiday. If you’re looking for easy Halloween recipes, you’re in the right place: these treats require few ingredients and are accessible to everyone, even the less experienced.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 14 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Halloween, Autumn
Ingredients
Halloween Spider Cookies: delicious and spooky treats
- 5.6 oz butter
- 3.5 oz sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10.6 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 5.3 oz dark chocolate (for legs and pupils)
- 14 milk chocolate pralines
- as needed meringues (for eyes)
Tools
- Stand Mixer
Steps
How to prepare Spider Cookies
Start by working the softened butter with the sugar, using an electric mixer to achieve a soft and creamy mixture. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. At this point, add the sifted flour and a pinch of salt. Work the dough until it has a smooth and compact consistency. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
After the dough has cooled, take small portions and form balls with your hands. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and with your thumb, slightly press the center of each ball to create a cavity. This will be the space where the spider’s body will be placed.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes. Check that the edges become golden, while the center should remain slightly soft. Once cooked, let them cool completely on a rack before proceeding with the decoration.
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler and transfer it to a piping bag with a very thin tip. With the melted chocolate, draw the spider legs starting from the center of the cookie.
Place a milk chocolate praline in the center of each cookie, in the created cavity, to form the spider’s body. Fix it with a small amount of melted chocolate. To complete the decoration, use meringues for the eyes. Add a small dot of melted dark chocolate in the center of the eyes to create the pupils, making your spiders even more realistic.
Let the chocolate solidify completely before serving the cookies.
Now your Halloween Spider Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for surprising and entertaining, these treats will make your party even more special.
Storage
The Halloween Spider Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about 4-5 days. If you want to keep them fresh longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for a week, making sure to place them in a well-sealed container to prevent them from losing crispness.
