Gluten-Free Spider Cookies
Delightful gluten-free spider cookies, perfect for Halloween, featuring adorable spider decorations and warm flavors that will enchant both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened to room temperature.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup candy eyes
- Additional chocolate or licorice for spider legs
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie slightly.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Decoration
- Once cooled, use additional melted chocolate or licorice to create spider legs. Place two candy eyes on top to bring your spider cookies to life.
Notes
You can customize these cookies by adding nuts or different chocolates. For storage, keep in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 8g
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