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    Published: Oct 24, 2022 by Harriet · Leave a Comment

    Oreo Spider Cookies

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    These oreo spider cookies are fun to make with kids. These cute little spiders are easy to make and perfect for serving at a Halloween party.

    Oreo spider cookies on a wire rack.
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    • More Halloween Recipe Ideas
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    If you are throwing a Halloween party, make these cute oreo spider cookies to liven up the Halloween dessert table.

    Cost To Make

    Estimated cost = $3.00 or $0.25 a cookie

    Why You'll Love This Recipe:

    You will love this not so spooky spider cookies because:

    • These are kid-friendly Halloween treats you can enjoy making with your kids.
    • They are super easy to make using regular Oreos and mini Oreos licorice, biscoff spread, and candy eyes.
    • No cooking or baking is required to make these spider cookies.
    • These cute cookies would also make a great party treat for a kid's birthday party.

    Ingredients In This Recipe

    The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Ingredient image for spider cookies.

    Oreo cookies - you will need regular-sized oreo sandwich cookies and mini oreo cookies to make this recipe.

    Biscoff spread - We used a smooth Biscoff spread for attaching the spider body to the cookie, but you could use peanut butter or another nut butter.

    Licorice - we used a black licorice wheel for the spider legs because that was the only type we could buy at the time, and it worked out well. 

    However, you could also use black licorice string and cut eight pieces for the legs.

    If you don't want to use licorice, you could pipe on melted chocolate for the legs or use pieces of pretzel sticks.

    Eyes - we used candy eyes for the spider cookies, but you could also use mini M&M's or mini Smarties.

    Step By Step Instructions

    How to make oreo spiders for Halloween.

    Biscoff spread being applied to the top of an Oreo cookie.

    Step 1 - Spread about ½ teaspoon of biscoff spread on top of regular-sized oreo cookies.

    Licorice being cut.

    Step 2 - Cut a piece of licorice wheel about 2 cm long, use the ridges on the wheel as a guide, and cut the strip in half. 

    Image showing licorice legs for the cookie spider.

    Step 3 - Next, use scissors or a sharp knife to make 3 cuts into the strip (but don't cut to the end) to make four legs on each piece.

    Licorice legs on top of biscoff spread.

    Step 4 - Place the licorice legs on top of the peanut butter.

    Half an Oreo cookie position over licorice.

    Step 5 - Twist mini oreo cookies in half, place the half without cream over the licorice legs.

    Two halves of mini oreo cookies form a spider body on top of a regular oreo cookie.

    Step 6 - Then position the half with the cream to overlap the body for the face.

    Biscoff spread being applied to the back of candy eyes.

    Step 7 - Apply two candy eyes on the face securing them in place with dots of peanut butter.

    A finished Oreo spider cookie.

    Step 8 - Repeat the above steps to make more cookies.

    Serving Size

    One Oreo spider cookie is a serve.

    Calories Per Serve

    There are about 114 calories in a serving.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are these vegan-friendly?

    No, Oreo cookies contain milk making them more suited to a vegetarian diet and not a vegan diet.

    Can these be made ahead?

    These can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. If they are prepared too far in advance, they will become soft.

    More Halloween Recipe Ideas

    If you like these cookie spiders you might also like to see this collection of Easy Halloween Foods to Make or the recipes below:

    • Halloween pudding cups
    • Halloween rocky road
    • Mummy hot dogs
    • Spider hot dogs
    • Halloween hot dog fingers
    • Oreo eyeball cookies
    A closeup of an Oreo spider cookie.

    I do hope that you try this recipe or Oreo spider cookies. If you do, please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.


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    Recipe

    A Halloween spider made with Oreo cookies.

    Oreo Spider Cookies

    These easy oreo spider cookies are a great Halloween treat! Made with regular and mini oreo sandwich cookies, licorice, and googly eyes, they will be loved by kids of every age.
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    Prep Time : 15 mins
    Cuisine: : Western
    Course : Dessert
    Servings : 12
    Calories : 114 : kcal
    Estimated Cost (AUD) : $3.00 or $0.25 a cookie

    INGREDIENTS

    • 12 oreo cookies
    • 12 mini oreo cookies
    • 24 candied eyes
    • Licorice wheel or licorice string
    • ⅓ cup smooth biscoff spread
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Spread about ½ teaspoon of biscoff spread on top of regular-sized oreo cookies.
    • Cut a piece of licorice wheel about 2 cm long, use the ridges on the wheel as a guide, and cut the strip in half. Next, use scissors or a sharp knife to make 3 cuts into the strip (but don't cut to the end) to make four legs on each piece.
    • Place the licorice legs on top of the peanut butter.
    • Twist mini oreo cookies in half, place the half without cream over the licorice legs, then position the half with the cream to overlap the body for the face.
    • Apply two candy eyes on the face securing them in place with dots of peanut butter.
    Nutrition Facts
    Oreo Spider Cookies
    Serving Size
     
    1 cookie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    114
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    62
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    37
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.5
    g
    2
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    0.3
    IU
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    3
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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