Get ready to weave some magic in your kitchen with these spine-tingling Spider Web Sugar Cookies that are guaranteed to be the star of any Halloween gathering! These eerily elegant treats combine the classic comfort of soft sugar cookies with a wickedly creative decoration that will make both kids and adults gasp with delight. Whether you're hosting a spooky party or just want to add some festive flair to your dessert table, these cookies are about to become your new seasonal obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup black icing
- 1/4 cup white icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and white sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are fully cooled, prepare to decorate by placing black and white icings in separate piping bags.
- Pipe a thin circle of black icing in the center of each cookie.
- Immediately pipe concentric white icing circles around the black center circle.
- Using a toothpick or thin skewer, draw lines from the center outward through the icing to create a spider web effect.
- Allow icing to set completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if it feels too sticky.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the cookies bake more evenly.
- For crisp spider web lines, use a very thin toothpick or skewer when creating the web design.
- Work quickly when decorating to keep the icing lines smooth and connected.
- If your icing is too thick, add a few drops of water; if too thin, add powdered sugar.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting.
- Store decorated cookies in a single layer to prevent smudging the intricate web design.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
