The ultimate easy Halloween treat: Hairy Spiders made with just 5 simple ingredients! These chocolate covered Oreos are quick to assemble and great to make with the kids for Halloween.
1package Oreo cookies14oz regular or 15oz double stuf both work
12ozdark chocolate for meltingOR dark candy melts; melted according to package instructions and slightly cooled
60edible candy eyes
1cupchocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the licorice: Cut a licorice wheel in half. Peel off 4 strands of licorice, then cut each strand in half down the middle to make two long and skinny spider legs.
Add legs to cookie: Split an Oreo cookie in the middle. Place on a sheet of baking parchment. Dip the end of each licorice leg in chocolate and place them on one half of the split Oreo cookie. Sandwich the other half back on.
Decorate the cookie: Spread a spoonful of melted chocolate over the assembled Oreo cookie and slightly down the sides. Stick two candy eyes on top and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles all over.
Dry: Using an offset spatula, transfer the decorated Oreos to a clean sheet of baking parchment about 15 minutes after assembling them. Let them fully dry for a few hours, better overnight. Store in a single layer in cookie tins at room temperature for up to a week.