Chocolate-Cookie Spiders

Chocolate-Cookie Spiders
45 min.
18
194kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds and impress your guests with these adorable Chocolate-Cookie Spiders! Perfect for Halloween parties, birthday celebrations, or any fun gathering, these whimsical treats are not only delicious but also a joy to make with family and friends.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up 18 servings of these delectable cookies, combining rich chocolate flavors with a playful twist. Each cookie is crafted with a base of soft, cocoa-infused dough, rolled in vibrant chocolate sprinkles that add a festive touch. The best part? Each spider boasts an irresistible combination of mini M&Ms or red hots for the eyes and crunchy pretzel legs, bringing a delightful texture and fun to every bite.

This recipe is not just about taste; it's a fantastic way to bond with loved ones in the kitchen. Kids will love creating their own spooky spiders and adding their personal touch to these creepy-crawly delights. With a caloric content of just 194 kcal per cookie, you can indulge without too much guilt! So, whether you’re baking for a crowd or just for yourself, these Chocolate-Cookie Spiders are sure to become a beloved favorite that will bring smiles all around.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup mint 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 36  m&m's red mini
  • 72  pretzel sticks mini
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder unsweetened sifted
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth. Beat in flour mixture.
  4. Roll a teaspoonful of dough between your palms, then roll ball in sprinkles. Repeat with remaining dough and sprinkles.
  5. Place 9 balls on each baking sheet, pressing lightly to flatten just a bit.
  6. Place two mini M&M's or red hots on one end of each ball. Insert 4 pretzel stick halves into each side of each ball.
  7. Bake one sheet of cookies until dry on top, 12 minutes.
  8. Let cool on sheet on wire rack. Repeat with remaining sheet.

Nutrition Facts

Calories194kcal
Protein3.9%
Fat35.69%
Carbs60.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.67
Glycemic Load
13.9
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7860869613031%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.08mg
Epicatechin
3.27mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194.33kcal
9.72%
Fat:7.91g
12.17%
Saturated Fat:4.95g
30.97%
Carbohydrates:30.14g
10.05%
Net Carbohydrates:29.16g
10.6%
Sugar:20.57g
22.86%
Cholesterol:27.36mg
9.12%
Sodium:128.1mg
5.57%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Caffeine:3.83mg
1.28%
Protein:1.95g
3.89%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.26%
Selenium:4.27µg
6.1%
Folate:21.79µg
5.45%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.33%
Iron:0.81mg
4.51%
Vitamin A:213.85IU
4.28%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.21%
Copper:0.08mg
4.16%
Fiber:0.98g
3.91%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.33%
Phosphorus:31.7mg
3.17%
Magnesium:11.36mg
2.84%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.6%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.51%
Potassium:45.61mg
1.3%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.15%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes