18+ Halloween Spider Cookie Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the icing:

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Black and orange food coloring

Instructions

Step 1: Making the cookies

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 2: Making the icing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Divide the icing into two bowls and add black food coloring to one and orange food coloring to the other.
3. Transfer each icing into a piping bag or ziplock bag.

Step 3: Decorating the cookies

1. Using the black icing, pipe a small circle in the center of each cookie for the spider's body.
2. Add four lines on each side of the body for the spider's legs.
3. Using the orange icing, add a small dot on top of the black body for the spider's eyes.
4. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
5. Let the icing set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.

Now you have a delicious and spooky treat to enjoy this Halloween. These Halloween spider cookies are not only cute and fun to make, but they also taste amazing. Be sure to make a few extra batches, as they are sure to disappear quickly! Happy Halloween!