Introduction

These Oreo Spiders are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any creepy celebration. Easy to make and delightfully cute, they combine classic Oreo cookies with chocolate and pretzels to create edible spider treats that kids and adults will love.

A clear glass filled with white milk has one Oreo cookie on top, made to look like a spider with two candy eyes on the top cookie layer and six small pretzel sticks sticking out around the sides as legs, showing the white cream middle between two dark chocolate cookies; around the glass on a black mesh cloth are more Oreo spiders, one broken in half showing its white cream and candy eyes, and in the background are more Oreo spiders on a white plate and a white milk bottle, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Oreos
Chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup or less)
Googly eye candy
Pretzel rods

Instructions

Step 1: Gently melt a small amount of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Use short bursts and stir often until smooth. You will need roughly 1/4 cup or less depending on how many spider treats you plan to make.
Step 2: Break pretzel rods into smaller pieces as needed and arrange them on both sides of each Oreo cookie to resemble spider legs.
Step 3: Use a toothpick to dab a little melted chocolate where the eyes will go on the Oreo. Quickly place the googly eye candies onto the chocolate before it sets.
Step 4: Place the finished Oreo spiders in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens and the eyes are securely attached, about 15-20 minutes.

Tips & Variations

For a stronger “web” effect, drizzle some melted white chocolate over the finished spiders once set.
Use mini Oreo cookies for smaller spiders that make great bite-sized snacks.
If you don’t have pretzel rods, thin pretzel twists or breadsticks broken into pieces can also work as spider legs.

Storage

Store Oreo Spiders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften the chocolate slightly. Avoid storing at room temperature for long periods to keep the chocolate from melting or the pretzel legs from getting soggy.

How to Serve

A white ghost-shaped plate with a black smiling face holds five spider-shaped cookies made from Oreo cookies as the body, with six short pretzel sticks as legs sticking out evenly around each cookie, and two small white candy eyes on one side. Some of these cookie spiders rest on a white marbled textured surface covered with a black spider web pattern. Nearby are two clear glass bottles filled with white milk, each topped with a black lid and a black straw, and a textured dark vase with white drips on the right side. On the upper left, a white dish contains more Oreo spider cookies arranged closely together. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make Oreo Spiders without googly eye candy?

Yes, you can substitute mini chocolate chips or small dots of white and dark icing to create eyes if you don’t have googly eye candy on hand.

How do I melt chocolate chips without burning them?

The best way is to microwave in short 15-20 second bursts, stirring well between each to evenly distribute the heat and prevent scorching. Alternatively, use a double boiler to gently melt the chocolate chips over simmering water.