Oreo Spiders
These Oreo Spiders are a low-effort, no-bake Halloween treat that’s equal parts spooky and fun. The soft licorice legs and candy eyeballs turn a classic cookie into a festive critter that kids and adults will love. They’re super cute and surprisingly low calorie per cookie, making them a guilt-free seasonal snack.
These are a fun DIY dessert you can pull together in minutes, and they don’t require any baking or fancy tools. Just a little careful assembling and you’ve got a tray of edible spiders ready for your Halloween party. Using double-stuffed Oreos gives you the space you need to tuck in the legs without them falling out. A dab of black icing helps glue down the candy eyes, so everything stays in place.
If you’re making these with kids, it’s a great hands-on activity that doesn’t involve heat or knives. The process is simple, but the results are charming and creepy in the best way. These also work great as party favors or decorative elements on a dessert board.
Ingredients
Here is a quick look at what you will need. You can find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
- Double-Stuffed Oreos: Go for the double-stuffed version to give enough room for the legs to fit without cracking the cookie. The extra cream acts like glue to hold the licorice securely. You can also use regular Oreos, but you’ll need to add a bit of icing to hold.
- Eye ball candies: These bring the spiders to life and add a fun, googly-eyed touch. Stick them on with icing so they don’t fall off. If you can’t find eyeball candies, use mini chocolate chips or pipe small dots of white icing.
- Licorice ropes: Choose black or red, depending on your spider vibe. Cut them into short legs and bend them slightly for a more lifelike look. Softer licorice works best, so it doesn’t snap when you press it into the cream.
- Black icing: Acts as edible glue for the eyes and adds an extra bit of spooky detail. Use a small amount to avoid it oozing over the sides. You can buy it in tubes for easy application.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make
This is a quick overview of the steps. See the Recipe card below for the rest.
Step 1: Cut the licorice ropes into one-inch pieces. You’ll need eight legs per spider, so slice enough for each cookie.
Step 2: Carefully twist open each Oreo, keeping the filling on one side.
Step 3: Press four licorice pieces into the cream on each side, then gently press the cookie top back on to hold the legs in place.
Step 4: Dab two small spots of black icing on top for the eyes. Press on the candy eyeballs and hold briefly so they stay in place.
Variations and Substitutions
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies to make these safe for sensitive eaters.
- Different fillings: Swap in peanut butter or chocolate frosting if you’re not using double-stuffed Oreos.
- Colorful twist: Use red or rainbow licorice for a more playful take on your spooky spiders.
Serving Suggestions
- Snack board centerpiece: Add the Spider Oreos to a Halloween snack board alongside Monster Eyeball Cookies, candy corn, and pretzels. A mix of creepy and sweet that’s perfect for sharing.
- Cake decoration: Press a few Spider Oreos onto the sides of a chocolate cake and surround with Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies for a dessert table that screams Halloween fun.
- Witchy movie night snack: Pair the spiders with a slice of No Bake Pumpkin Pie and a glass of spiced cider. Great for cozy nights in with something sweet and seasonal.
Storage
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Not recommended, as the candy eyes and licorice may change texture.
💡 Pro Tips
- Work in batches to keep cookies from drying out or cracking while you assemble.
- Bend the licorice legs slightly to give them a more realistic “spider” appearance.
- Chill briefly if you need them to firm up before transporting, especially in warm weather.
FAQ
Yes, you can make them a day in advance and store them in a sealed container.
Mini chocolate chips, white chocolate dots, or small marshmallow bits with a chocolate dot will work.
Yes, just make sure it’s soft enough to open without breaking and has enough filling or frosting to hold the legs.
Oreo Spiders
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Sharp scissors or kitchen shears
- Butter knife or small offset spatula (for separating Oreos)
- Small spoon or piping tip (for applying icing)
- Tray or flat surface for assembling and setting the cookies
Ingredients
- 18 Double-Stuffed Oreos
- Eye ball candies
- Licorice ropes
- Black icing
Instructions
- Prep your workspace with parchment.
- Cut the licorice ropes into 1 inch size pieces, set aside.
- Carefully separate the Oreo with the filling on one side.
- Place four licorice legs on each side of the Oreo and gently press into the filling to keep it
- secured. Each Oreo should have eight legs. Replace the top half of the cookie and gently
- press into place.
- Use the black icing to dab two spots for the eye balls.
- 6.Place the candy eyes and gently press into place.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
