Spider Halloween Cookies
Make these fun Spider Halloween Oatmeal Cookies with soft chewy oatmeal cookies, chocolate spider legs, and a spooky surprise topping. Perfect for Halloween parties and kids!
Ingredients
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 mini ice cream sandwiches
- 1 bag chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and oats.
- Form the Dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly on the cookie sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until golden brown. Let the cookies cool completely.
- Melt Chocolate: While the cookies cool, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Assemble the Spiders: Fill a piping bag (or ziplock bag with the tip cut off) with the melted chocolate. Pipe a small amount in the center of each cookie and place a mini ice cream sandwich on top.
- Create the Legs: Use the piping bag to draw 8 spider legs around the cookie.
- Add the Eyes: Place candy eyes or small chocolate chips in the center of the ice cream sandwich.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately or freeze for later.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Let cookies cool completely before assembling to prevent melting.
- Use mini ice cream sandwiches for the best size-to-cookie ratio.
- Get creative with decorations! Use red gel icing for spooky eyes or add sprinkles for extra fun.