Halloween Furry Spiders Tarantulas Recipe

Name: Halloween Furry Spiders Tarantulas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; Brown Sugar; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 8 pretzel sticks per cookie; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (more if needed); chocolate sprinkles (as needed); 2 small red candy eyes per cookie

These adorable Halloween Furry Spider Tarantulas are a guaranteed hit at any preschool party or spooky gathering! A delightful mix of sweet and salty, these peanut-free cookies are easy to make and even easier to devour. Customize your creepy crawlies with pretzel sticks – use full-size for long legs or break them into graduating lengths for a more whimsical look. Get ready for a fun and delicious Halloween baking adventure!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 180.9 kcal

Protein 5g

Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Halloween Furry Spiders Tarantulas

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Brown Sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 pretzel sticks per cookie
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (more if needed)
chocolate sprinkles (as needed)
2 small red candy eyes per cookie

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How to Make Halloween Furry Spiders Tarantulas

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms.
Roll the dough into 30 tablespoon-sized balls.
Gently press eight pretzel sticks into each dough ball to create the spider legs. Place the spiders on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
While cookies cool, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add more oil, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
Place a baking sheet under the wire rack to catch drips. Drizzle melted chocolate generously over each cooled cookie.
Immediately sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.
Press two small red candy eyes onto the front of each spider.
Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving. Enjoy your spooky spider treats!