Spooktacular Spider-Web Cookies Recipe
These spooky cookies are designed with a fun spider web icing, perfect for Halloween festivities. They are soft, sweet, and decorated with edible candy eyes for an extra fright.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 2 tablespoons milk for icing
- black gel food coloring
- edible candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on wire racks.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth; divide and color one portion with black gel food coloring.
- Pipe white icing in a spiral on each cookie, then pipe black icing in a web design over it.
- Add edible candy eyes to complete the spider web look and let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow icing to set for at least 30 minutes before serving for best results.