Spooky Spider Cookies
Get ready to celebrate Halloween with these Spooky Spider Cookies! These rich, chocolatey treats are not only soft and chewy but also decorated to look like creepy spiders, making them a fun addition to your holiday dessert table. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cookies will add a whimsical touch to any gathering while satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another large bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg