Description
When it comes to Halloween treats, I always find myself looking for something simple yet exciting to make with my family. That’s where these Easy Oreo Spiders come in—they’re such a hit with everyone, especially the kids. My family absolutely loves them! We made these last Halloween, and they didn’t even last an hour on the table. It was so fun to make them together, and the best part is how adorable they turn out. These spiders might look spooky, but they are absolutely delicious. The combination of the creamy Oreo filling, crunchy pretzel legs, and the sweetness of the candy eyes makes them irresistible. If you’re looking for a no-bake, stress-free Halloween treat, you’ve found it!
Ingredients
To make these cute little Oreo spiders, you only need a handful of ingredients. It’s super simple!
- Oreos – The star of the show! You can use the original or any flavored Oreo you like.
- Mini pretzel sticks – These are perfect for the spider legs.
- Candy eyes – You can find these at most grocery stores or craft stores during the Halloween season.
- Chocolate chips or melted chocolate – This acts as a glue to hold everything together.
- Mini M&M’s or other small candy (optional) – For some extra fun decoration, or if you want to get creative with your spiders.
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreos: Gently twist the Oreo cookies apart, trying to keep the cream filling intact on one side.
- Create the spider legs: Break the mini pretzel sticks in half and carefully insert four pieces into the cream filling of each Oreo on either side, making sure they are evenly spaced out to form the spider legs. These pretzels will stick into the cream filling pretty easily.
- Reassemble the Oreo: Once the pretzel legs are in place, carefully press the two sides of the Oreo back together. You can add a dab of melted chocolate in the middle to help them stick better if needed.
- Attach the eyes: Melt some chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted. Using a toothpick or a small spoon, dab a bit of melted chocolate onto the back of the candy eyes, then stick them on top of the Oreo spider. You can place two eyes or get creative and use more if you like!
- Decorate with candy (optional): If you want, you can also add a little candy or sprinkles on the body of the spider for extra flair. Just use a bit of melted chocolate to glue it on.
- Let them set: Allow the spiders to sit for a few minutes until the chocolate hardens, securing the eyes and any other decorations.
- Serve and enjoy! Your adorable Oreo spiders are now ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Work gently with the Oreos: Be careful when twisting the Oreos apart to avoid breaking the cookies.
- Keep pretzels short: If the pretzel legs are too long, the spiders can look a bit awkward. Breaking the pretzels in half is just the right length.
- Use melted chocolate sparingly: A little melted chocolate goes a long way in sticking things together—too much might make things messy.
- Make them ahead of time: These can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Get creative with the decorations: You can use different types of candy for the eyes or body to make your spiders more unique!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes