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    Home » Halloween Recipes & Kid Activities

    Published: Oct 17, 2023 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Oreo Spider Cookies

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    oreo spider cookies

    Looking for Halloween cookie recipes? These Oreo Spider Cookies need just 4 ingredients and are super easy to make. With a few simple steps, you can create a creepy-crawly treat perfect for a Halloween party.

    Be sure to also check out our Candy Corn Cookies and our Halloween Meringue Recipe to learn how to make meringue that looks like candy corn.

    three oreo spider cookies made from oreo cookies and pretzels with candy eyes.

    For more fun with Oreos, you'll love our Oreo Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate With Peppermint.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why Oreo Spider Cookies Are Awesome
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋How To Make Spider Oreos
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🎃Related Halloween Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why Oreo Spider Cookies Are Awesome

    • Perfect Halloween treat for kids to make since they don't require any baking.
    • These fun, easy snacks can be put together and can be made in about 5 minutes since they have simple ingredients.
    • They have a sweet and salty taste thanks to the sweetness of the Oreos and the salty pretzels.
    • If you love Halloween Activities and Halloween Food, you need to try these!


    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Oreo Cookies - These classic chocolate sandwich cookies will be the spider's body in this fun snack. You will also use some of the cream filling to help glue the eyes and nose to the spider.
    • Pretzel Sticks - You will use these for the spider's legs.
    • Candy Eyes - You can find candy eyes in the baking aisle of many grocery stores or online.
    • Candy Corn - For the spider's nose. Any color or variety works.
    oreos candy and pretzels.

    📋How To Make Spider Oreos

    STEP 1: Carefully separate an Oreo cookie and place the half with no frosting to the side.

    STEP 2: Place the pretzels on the Oreo half with filling to create spider legs. Remove a little of the filling on the Oreo with a butter knife and set aside.

    STEP 3: Place the other half of the Oreo on top.

    oreos with pretzels placed in them.

    STEP 4: Use the bit of frosting you removed from the cookie as glue to stick the two candy eyeballs onto each Oreo Spider. 

    oreo spiders on plate.

    STEP 5: Break the white tip of the candy corn off and stick it on the Oreo using a bit of frosting to create a mouth. Enjoy your Halloween cookies!

    spider oreos with pretzel legs.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You can also use store bought frosting or peanut butter as a "glue" for the spider eyes and nose.

    Tip 2: If you are making Halloween spider cookies for a party, you can assemble them the day before and keep in an airtight container for a day.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How many pretzels do I use on each Halloween Oreo?

    I used six pretzels, three on each side.

    What if I don't have candy eyes?

    You can easily sub colorful M&Ms or white chocolate chips for the eyes on these Oreo cookie spiders.


    🎃Related Halloween Recipes

    • How to Make Halloween Monster Donuts
    • Halloween Witch Bark
    • Apple Spiders Halloween Snack
    • Mummy Oreo Bark

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    📖 Recipe

    Oreo Spider Cookies

    Vicky
    These Oreo Spider Cookies need just 4 ingredients and are super easy to make. With a few simple steps you can create a creepy-crawly treat perfect for a Halloween party.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 7 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 90 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 72 Pretzel Rods or Sticks
    • 12 Oreo Cookies
    • 24 Candy Eyes
    • 12 pieces Candy Corn

    Instructions
     

    • Carefully separate an Oreo cookie and place the half with no frosting to the side.
    • Gently press the pretzel rods on the Oreo half that has the filling on it to create spider legs. Remove a little of the frosting on the Oreo with a butter knife and set aside.
    • Place the other half of the Oreo on top.
    • Use the bit of frosting you removed from the cookie as glue to stick on the two candy eyeballs onto each Oreo Spider. 
    • Break the tip of the candy corn off and stick it on the Oreo using a bit of frosting to create a mouth. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can also use store bought frosting or peanut butter as a "glue" for the spider eyes and nose.
    • If you are making Halloween spider cookies for a party, you can assemble them the day before and keep in an airtight container for a day.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 124mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Sara Welch says

      October 18, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun and festive treat for Halloween! These turned out so easy and cute, and with minimal ingredients! Loved them!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      October 18, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      These are super cute, fun and festive. The grandkids will love making them and eating them.

      Reply
    3. Carrie Robinson says

      October 18, 2023 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      These are SO cute!! 🙂 And I just love how easy they are to make.

      Reply
    4. Anjali says

      October 18, 2023 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are so fun and adorable!! I know my kids are going to have a blast making these for our Halloween party coming up!

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      October 18, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I can't think of cuter Halloween treats than these. I love the sweet and salty combination of flavors, too!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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