Easy Treats Kids Can MakeNo. 2783 · The 2026 edition
Creepy Halloween Spider Cookies Recipe....So Decorative!
These creepy Halloween spider cookies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat—a spooky treat for your party!
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This recipe turns a simple cake mix into delightfully spooky spider cookies. With vibrant colored frostings and candy eyes, you can create an army of creepy crawlies perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
Directions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the white cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets. Press down gently with the base of a glass to flatten.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are just slightly golden. Cool the cookies completely.
- While the cookies cool, make the frosting: beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Separate the frosting into small containers. Add food coloring to create black, orange, green, and red batches.
- Spread the colored frosting onto the cooled cookies. Use a toothpick or black decorating gel to create spider legs and faces.
- Add candy eyes if you like. Let the frosting firm up before serving.
