Tarantula Cookies

Tarantula Cookies are a fun and spooky treat that are perfect for Halloween parties or themed events. The chocolatey cookies with pretzel legs and candy eyes resemble cute little tarantulas, making them a hit with kids and adults alike!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Tarantula Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chocolate chips
• 24 unit Pretzel sticks
• 24 unit Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Press a pretzel stick into each cookie to create spider legs.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set.
10. Remove from the oven and immediately press candy eyes onto each cookie.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Enjoy your spooky Tarantula Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.