Using regular Oreo cookies, pretzel sticks, melted chocolate, and candy eyeballs, you can create tasty Halloween Oreo Spiders that will be the highlight of the dessert table! These spooky spider cookies are a great idea for your next Halloween party, and the entire family will love making these cute spiders!
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Halloween Oreo spiders are the perfect Halloween goodie to make when you need something to take to a party. Like my Mummy Dogs, these Oreo spiders are a fun and easy Halloween treat that I remember from when I was a kid.
Oreo cookie spiders are great for so many reasons! First off, they’re super easy to make, with just a few simple steps and ingredients. Decorating these creepy crawlers is so much fun—those cute candy eyes and pretzel legs make them adorable. And, best of all, they taste as good as they look, with that delicious Oreo filling and a little extra chocolate!
For even more Halloween magic, try my recipes for Hocus Pocus Cupcakes, Halloween Cream Cheese Mints, Monster Mix, Halloween Candy Corn & Peanut Fudge, and Homemade Caramel Apples— they’re to die for!
Why We Love This Recipe
- This recipe is a simple and fun way to make Halloween treats with your kids. The easy ingredients and quick assembly make it a perfect activity for the whole family.
- These little Oreo spiders are a super fun treat that requires no baking and only takes a few minutes to put together, making them great for last-minute Halloween parties or a spooky addition to a lunch box.
- The combination of sweet and salty—Oreos, melted chocolate, and pretzel sticks—makes these fun spider cookies an easy treat that’s not only cute but also incredibly tasty!
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Oreo Cookies – The base for your little spiders. The cream side is perfect for holding everything together.
- Pretzel Sticks – These are your spider legs! The salty crunch pairs nicely with the sweet Oreo.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips – Melted chocolate holds the pretzels in place and adds extra flavor to these spooky treats.
- Candy Eyeballs – These fun candy pieces give your spiders a cute but spooky look.
- Candy Corn – This will become the “teeth” of your spiders, adding a touch of color and Halloween fun.
How to Make Halloween Oreo Spiders
- Prepare Oreos. Carefully twist apart each Oreo so the cream stays on one side. Be gentle! You want to keep that creamy filling intact for your spider assembly.
- Melt chocolate. Place your semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Assemble spider legs. Break your pretzel sticks in half. Dip the ends of each pretzel into the melted chocolate and press them into the cream side of the Oreo. Use four pretzel halves on each side to create your spider’s legs.
- Add Oreo top and eyes. Place the top of the Oreo back on while the chocolate is still melted, securing everything together. Use a dab of melted chocolate to attach the candy eyeballs to the top of the Oreo.
- Add teeth. For the teeth, cut off the white tips of the candy corn and stick them into the cream layer of the Oreo, pressing gently to secure them.
- Let it set. Allow the melted chocolate to cool and harden, securing all the pieces together. Your spooky Oreo spiders are now ready to enjoy!
Recipe FAQ’s
Absolutely! Melted white chocolate chips would work just as well and can even add a fun contrast to the dark Oreo cookie.
No problem! You can skip the teeth, or use a small piece of black licorice or another small candy for a different look.
Yes! You can use Pocky sticks or black licorice for a different style of legs.
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating, as this can make the cookies and pretzels less crunchy.
You can make them up to two days ahead. Just store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Tips for Success
- Make sure the chocolate is still melted when assembling the spider legs—this helps everything stick together.
- If you’re working with little ones, try pre-breaking the pretzels and pre-melting the chocolate to make things go smoother.
- Use a toothpick to place the candy eyeballs on the Oreo. This gives you more control and less mess.
- Let the Oreo spiders sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully harden before moving them.
What to Serve with Halloween Oreo Spiders
Create the ultimate Halloween dessert table with these Oreo spiders alongside Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos, Layered Halloween Jello, and Chocolate Covered Halloween Pretzels, and for a fun activity, add a Decorate Your Own Halloween Cupcake Board!
Substitutions and Variations
- If you prefer a different texture or flavor for the spider legs, swap out pretzel sticks for Pocky or even try black licorice legs.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor and more dramatic look to your spider cookies.
- Try swapping regular Oreos for a fun flavored version like pumpkin spice or mint for an extra twist!
Spook-tacular Halloween Recipes You’ll Scream For
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Monster Cookies
- Hocus Pocus Marshmallow Pops
- Mummy Chicken Pot Pies
- Halloween Sugar Cookies
- Halloween Pancakes
- Halloween Panna Cotta Eyeballs
- Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
- Halloween Chocolate Blossom Sprinkle Cookies
Halloween Oreo Spiders
Ingredients
- 20 Oreo cookies
- 80 small pretzel sticks
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 40 candy eyeballs
- 40 candy corn pieces
Instructions
- Carefully twist apart the Oreos so the filling stays on one side, the bottom. Try hard not to lick the filling.20 Oreo cookies
- Melt your chocolate chips in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring each time until melted. This may take up to 2 minutes.½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Break all of your pretzel sticks in half, so you have 8 halves per Oreo. Then dip the ends of the pretzels in the melted chocolate to cover them in chocolate, and place the 8 halves of the pretzels onto the Oreo, chocolate end out.80 small pretzel sticks
- While the chocolate is still melty, stick the top of the Oreo back on.
- Gently dip the candy eyes into the chocolate (or use a toothpick to place melted chocolate onto the back of the eyes, and stick them to the top of the Oreos.40 candy eyeballs
- Cut the white tips off of all of the candy corn and stick two white pieces into the front, side, of the Oreo and press it into the filling to stick, these are the spiders teeth.40 candy corn pieces
- Repeat with the rest of the Oreos and enjoy!
Notes
- Store: Keep your Oreo spiders in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh and crunchy for up to three days.
- Freeze: Freezing these isn’t recommended as it can make the pretzels and cookies lose their crunch. Better to enjoy them fresh!
- Make Ahead: You can easily make these Halloween treats up to two days in advance. Just store them in an airtight container to keep them from getting stale. Perfect for prepping ahead of a big Halloween bash!
