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Oreo Cookie Spiders | Halloween Cookie

Published: Sep 6, 2018 · Modified: Sep 7, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Oreo Cookie Spiders are an easy and fun treat recipe to make for your Halloween party. Tasty and simple, you’re going to love these cute Halloween cookie treats!

Purple candy coated oreo cookie spider with Twizzler legs

These tasty and fun cookies are almost too cute to eat… almost! Because they are so fun and festive, they are the perfect Halloween Party food. Check out the complete tutorial and step-by-step guide on how to make Oreo Cookie Spiders below! 

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How to Make Oreo Cookie Spiders

This recipe is definitely one for the kids! Made with Double Stuf Oreos, Wiltons Candy Melts, candy eyes, sprinkles, and Twizzlers Pull n Peel candy. Moreover, little ones will love pulling apart the Twizzlers and helping to make this Halloween treat.

Ingredients laid out on a counter.


Making these Oreo Cookie Spiders couldn’t be easier. Firstly, pull apart the Twizzlers Pull n Peel and set aside twenty-four of the purple licorice strands.

Twizzlers Pull n Peel candy on parchment paper.

Secondly, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, cut two of the licorice strands in half and place the four pieces with centers touching on the cookie sheet to make the spider legs. Repeat with remaining licorice. Get the rest of the ingredients together for easy assembly.

Assembly for the cookies set on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Melt the Wiltons Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl according to package instructions. Add a bit of the candy melts to the center of the legs to help them stay together.

Putting the Twizzlers Pull n Peel legs together by adding a dollop of candy melts to the middle.

Dip the Oreo in the candy melts and, using a fork to hold the bottom, let the excess coating drizzle off.

Melted purple Wiltons Candy Melts for Oreo Cookie Spiders

Carefully place the Oreo on the center of the spider licorice legs. Lastly, add the eyes and sprinkles. However, be sure to let the cookie spiders dry completely before moving.

Oreo Cookie Spiders
oreo cookie spiders on a white pedestal

So, don’t miss this easy recipe for Oreo Cookie Spiders, a super fun Halloween treat that’s great for kids! Moreover, you can make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy!

Also, be sure to check out my other fun recipe for Candy Corn Blondies, a great way to serve up your candy corn this year! And, if you have leftover candy eyes, be sure to check out my Halloween Cookie Bars!

Hope you love this fun recipe for Oreo Cookie Spiders. Be sure to comment below if you try them. Enjoy!

oreo cookie spiders on a white pedestal

Oreo Cookie Spiders

A fun and easy Halloween Treat! These Oreo Cookie Spiders can be customized using whatever colors you like.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Angela Allison
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 package Twizzlers Pull n Peel in Fruit Punch
  • 1 12 ounce package Wiltons Candy Melts in purple
  • 12 Double Stuffed Oreo cookies
  • 24 candy eyes
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pull apart the Twizzlers and set aside 24 strands of the purple licorice. Cut the licorice in half and use 4 strands to make the legs for the bottom of the spiders. 
    The set up to make oreo cookie spiders using Twizzlers Pull n Peel
  • Melt the Wiltons Candy Melts according to package instructions. Add a small dollop of candy melts on the middle of the legs.
    Putting the Twizzlers Pull n Peel legs together for the Oreo Cookie Spiders
  • Dip the Oreo in the melted candy melts and let excess drizzle off.
    Melted purple Wiltons Candy Melts for Oreo Cookie Spiders
  • Carefully place Oreo in the center of the spider legs. Add on the spiders eyes and sprinkles. Let dry completely before moving. 
    Oreo Cookie Spiders

Notes

Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal
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  1. Charla

    September 12, 2020 at 3:23 am

    5 stars
    You are right, these spider cookies as far too cute to eat. I’m looking forward to making these with my niece for Halloween. Thank you!

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  2. Jacqueline Meldrum

    September 12, 2020 at 2:41 am

    5 stars
    Haha look at their wee faces. They are so cute! Kids will love these.

    Reply
  3. Alexandra

    September 11, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    These are the absolute cutest – perfect for Halloween! The kids will love them!

    Reply
  4. Patty at Spoonabilities

    September 11, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely precious! The kids will have a blast making these!

    Reply
  5. Beth

    September 11, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    These are so adorable! I can’t wait to make these with my kids!

    Reply

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