Oreo cookie spiders are a cute and festive Halloween treat! This easy recipe is a fun edible Halloween craft project that can be served as-is on a decorative platter or used as cupcake/cake toppers for your Halloween party.
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Spooky Oreo cookie spiders are easy enough for kids, but fun for both kids and adults alike. Whether you're looking for an edible Halloween craft or a cute and spooky Halloween treat, this recipe covers all the bases.
Oreo spiders are no-bake, naturally dairy-free, and vegan. I've got suggestions for variations using pretzels, m&m's, etc. so you can make a variety of styles. Add spider cookies to your Halloween platter, along with this cookies and cream dip.
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⭐️ Why These Cookie Spiders are the Best
- Cute and festive kid-friendly Halloween spider treats
- Serve them as-is on a decorative plate or use as Halloween cupcake/cake toppers
- Oreo spiders are the perfect no-bake Halloween treat
- Fun edible Halloween craft project
- Excellent option for a Halloween party
- Easy recipe for kids and adults alike
- Naturally vegan & dairy-free
🥄 Ingredient Notes
- Oreo cookies - Use regular, double stuff, or Halloween-themed orange Oreos.
- Rope black licorice - Can be found in the candy aisle or purchased online
- Candy eyes - Usually found in the baking aisle or can be purchased online
- White icing - Any type of white icing/frosting will work.
- Candy corn - Cut the candy "fangs" to your preferred size. I like to have a little bit of orange showing, for a black & orange look to my cookies.
📝 Variations & Substitutions
- Make gluten-free spider Oreos: Use a gluten-free brand of licorice (some contain wheat flour) and gluten-free Oreos.
- Pretzel rods. Not a fan of black licorice? No problem. Use pretzel sticks to make spider legs in place of licorice.
- Flavored Oreos. Use any variety/flavor of Oreo cookie, depending on your desired aesthetic.
- M&M's. Use mini m&m's to make eyes in place of candy eyes for more colorful spiders.
🔪 How To Make Oreo Spider Cookies
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Gently pull apart Oreos and place on baking sheet.
Cut the black licorice into 2-inch pieces. You will need 8 per cookie, so 128 total.
Place 4 pieces of cut licorice on each side of the cookie with filling. Place a dime-size of icing on the inside of the matching cookie top (the one without filling). Place top back onto cookie with licorice legs.
Use a toothpick to place a pea-size of icing on the back of candy eyes and place two on top of each cookie to create the eyes of your cookie spiders.
Cut candy corn just above where the white part ends (I like to have a little bit of orange showing for a black & orange look). Insert the candy corn tips into the front portion of cookie filling, between the two sets of legs, creating spider fangs.
👩🏼🍳 Expert Tips
- Storage: Place Oreo spiders in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- How to freeze: Wrap individual cookies in foil and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator overnight.
- Serve as-is on a decorative plate or use as Halloween cupcake/cake toppers.
- Use a tooth-pick to place icing onto candy eyes.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Due to it being a moist environment, the refrigerator is not a good idea for storing Oreos. They are best kept at room temperature (in an airtight container).
Yes, Oreos have been vegan since the late 1990's.
No, Oreos are made with wheat flour, so they are not gluten-free.
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Oreo Cookie Spiders
Equipment
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 large baking sheet
- toothpicks
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 16 Oreo cookies
- Rope black licorice
- 32 candy eyes
- 4 ounces white icing
- 32 pieces of candy corn
Instructions
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Gently pull apart Oreos and place on baking sheet.
- Cut the black licorice into 2-inch pieces. You will need 8 per cookie, so 128 total.
- Place 4 pieces of cut licorice on each side of the cookie with filling. Place a dime-size of icing on the inside of the matching cookie top (the one without filling). Place top back onto cookie with licorice legs.
- Use a toothpick to place a pea-size of icing on the back of candy eyes and place two on top of each cookie to create the eyes of your cookie spiders.
- Cut candy corn just above where the white part ends (I like to have a little bit of orange showing for a black & orange look). Insert the candy corn tips into the front portion of cookie filling, between the two sets of legs, creating spider fangs.
Notes
- Storage: Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- How to freeze: Wrap individual cookies in foil and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in refrigerator overnight.
- Serve as-is on a decorative plate or use as Halloween cupcake/cake toppers.
- Use a tooth-pick to place icing onto candy eyes.
Christi says
How very cute!! My kids will love making (and eating) these!
MaryAnne says
Thanks, Christi! They really are a fun project (and fun to eat)!