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Spooky Halloween Spider Cookies

Celebrate Halloween with these Spooky Halloween Spider Cookies that are perfect for festive gatherings! Fun to make and delicious to eat, these cookies are shaped like creepy spiders and decorated with candy eyes and licorice legs. A fantastic baking project for the whole family, they bring joy and creativity to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll create memorable treats that are sure to delight children and adults alike this Halloween!
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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 (semi-sweet)

1 cup black licorice (cut into strips for legs)

1 cup edible candy eyes

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

      Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.

        Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

          Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Shape the Cookies: Slightly flatten the dough balls with your palm.

                  Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

                    Create the Spider Effects: Once out of the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

                      Add Spider Details: While still warm, use the black licorice strips to form legs by placing 4 strips on each side of the cookie. Then, add two edible candy eyes on top of the cookie to complete the spooky look.

                        Cool Completely: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

                          Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 24 cookies