How do I bake wickedly good spiderweb cookies?

Weave a web of deliciousness with Spiderweb cookies! These spooky treats are perfect for adding a touch of creepiness to any Halloween party!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake wickedly good Spiderweb cookies. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt unsalted butter granulated sugar large egg vanilla extract black decorating gel

all-purpose flour 2 cups
baking powder 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup
granulated sugar 1 cup
large egg 1
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
black decorating gel as needed

Take note
Be careful when working with hot sugar syrups as they can cause burns. Always supervise children in the kitchen, especially when using the oven or hot sugar.

1

Gather the Ingredients

First things first, let's get all the necessary ingredients ready for our creepy cookies. You'll need: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Don't forget the black decorating gel for the web design!

2

Mix and Chill the Dough

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3

Preheat and Shape the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out the cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Keep re-rolling and cutting the dough until it's all used up.

4

Create the Spiderweb Design

Now comes the fun part! Take the black decorating gel and draw a spiral design on each cookie. Starting at the center, use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines from the center to the edges of the cookie, creating a spiderweb pattern. Get creative and make each cookie unique!

5

Bake and Enjoy

Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy these wickedly good Spiderweb cookies with your friends and family!