Spooky Spider Halloween Sugar Cookies

Make our Spooky Spider Halloween Sugar Cookies. Decorated with black icing and candy eyes they are perfect for everyone.

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than with some spooky-cute treats?

These adorable spider sugar cookies are perfect for kids and adults alike, and they’re surprisingly easy to make.

All the Supplies you will need for our Halloween Sugar Cookies:

• 4″ round cookie cutter
• Rolling pin
• Cookie sheet
• Parchment paper (there are several sizes available on Amazon, make sure you get the right size for YOUR cookie sheets)
• Wilton 1M piping tip (spider body)
• Wilton 12 piping tip (spider head)
• Piping bags

Ingredients:

• Cookie dough: Use your favorite no-spread sugar cookie recipe – we used our Best No-Spread Sugar Cookie Recipe
• Black cookie icing
• Black candy melts
• Candy eyes

Halloween Sugar Cookies Instructions:

1. Roll out the dough: Roll out your sugar cookie dough between two sheets of parchment paper with your rolling pin to 1/4 inch. Cut into circles using a circle cookie cutter.
2. Make the spider shapes by using the wrong end of a Wilton tip 1M to cut out the spider’s body. Then, use the wrong end of a Wilton tip 12 to cut out the spider’s head.
3. Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.
4. Transfer the black icing into a piping bag and snip off the tip. Pipe four legs on each side of the spider’s body.
5. To fill the body and head melt the black candy melts in the microwave. Put chocolate into a piping bag and fill the spider’s body and head with the melted chocolate. While the chocolate is still wet, add candy eyes to the top of the spider’s head.
6. Let the chocolate harden before serving.

Tips and Tricks:

• Use a no-spread sugar cookie recipe to ensure your cookies hold their shape.
• Roll out the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting out to make it easier to work with.
• If you don’t have piping tips, you can use a ziplock type bag to create the legs and head.
• For a fun twist, add a small amount of red food coloring to the black icing to create a creepy crawly effect.

These spooky spider sugar cookies are sure to be a hit at your Halloween party! They’re easy to make, adorable to look at, and delicious to eat.

Storage:

• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Variations:

• Add a touch of color: Use different colored icing and melting chocolate to create colorful spiders.
• Make them mini: Use a smaller cookie cutter to make mini spider cookies.
• Get creative with decorations: Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or other decorations to your spiders.

Enjoy these spooky spider sugar cookies and have a happy Halloween!