Spooky season means spiders and what could be cuter, and more delicious, than Oreo Spiders? They look really impressive, but they are quick and easy to make, with just a few ingredients. Oreos, pretzel sticks and edible eyes is all you need to make a Halloween snack that the kids will LOVE!
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We love a seasonal snack, especially when they are as cute as these Oreo spiders with pretzels. Serve them up as a fun treat or simple snack, or go all out and put them on top of cupcakes or brownies for a real Halloween show stopper for a Halloween party.
We have given options for different ways you can make them, depending on what ingredients you have, or that you can buy.
These Oreo pretzel spiders are a really fun activity for kids to get involved with. There is no cutting or cooking involved, and they will have fun decorating their own.
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Oreo Spider Ingredients
- Oreos - Just regular Oreos are what we used, and you can even use the supermarket own version that are usually called 'Cookies and Cream'. Double stuffed Oreos are easier to work with and Halloween Oreos are a fun twist.
- Pretzel sticks - These make up the legs. Mikado or chocolate fingers work well too.
- Edible eyes - A must for making Halloween treats. These candy eyes are quite hard, so not suitable for younger children. You could swap them for mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- Honey - This is what sticks the edible eyes to the Oreos. You could use melted chocolate if they eyes keep sliding off. When cooled and set, the chocolate will make sure that the eyes stick to the Oreos.
Oreo Spider Variations
Legs - Mikado/Pocky or chocolate fingers work for the spider legs, but are harder to keep in place. You could use sticks of liquorice (licorice) for the legs, and that would give these Oreo spiders a really unique flavour. However, we are not fans of liquorice, so that isn't for us. What might be fun, is to make a couple with liquorice legs and it could be a "trick" for whoever finds them.
Fangs - If you wanted to make some little fangs for the spiders, then you could melt some white chocolate so it is a thin sheet and then carefully cut out some triangle fang shapes, or even some white icing. You could also use some candy corn if you can find it where you live.
Eyes - If you don't want to use edible eyes, then you could use little dots of thick Greek yogurt and chocolate chips or even mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.
How To Make Spider Oreos
One: Snap (or cut) the pretzel sticks in half and push 4 into each side of the Oreo cream layer to create legs.
Two: Using the end of a teaspoon handle, put a dot of honey on the back of the eyes and stick them to the Oreo.
Dannii's Top Tips
- If you are struggling to get the legs into the Oreo, then you may need to take the Oreo apart. Some pretzel sticks are really thin, and will slide into the side of the Oreos without having to take the part. However, if you use something else that is large, it won't fit in the gap at the side. You will need to carefully twist them apart, press the legs in, drizzle some melted chocolate inside and then put the top of the Oreo on top and let it cool and set, so they hold together.
- If you find that the edible eyes are sliding off when you use honey, then you could use melted chocolate instead. This will set once cooled, and keep the eyes firmly stuck on. We use honey because it's quicker and doesn't require any melting of chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can store these in an air tight container for 2 days. Don't put them in the fridge, as the pretzel sticks and Oreos will go very soft.
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Recipe
Oreo Spiders
Ingredients
- 8 Oreo biscuits
- 32 Pretzel sticks - snapped in half
- 16 Edible eyes
- 1 teaspoon of Honey
Instructions
- Snap (or cut) the pretzel sticks in half and push 4 into each side of the Oreo to create legs.32 Pretzel sticks, 8 Oreo biscuits
- Using the end of a teaspoon handle, put a dot of honey on the back of the eyes and stick them to the Oreo.1 tsp of Honey, 16 Edible eyes
Recipe Tips
- If you are struggling to get the legs in to the Oreo, then you may need to take the Oreo apart. Some pretzel sticks are really thin, and will slide in to the side of the Oreos without having to take the part. However, if you use something else that is large, it won't fit in the gap at the side. You will need to carefully twist them apart, press the legs in, drizzle some melted chocolate inside and then put the top of the Oreo on top and let it cool and set, so they hold together.
- If you find that the edible eyes are sliding off when you use honey, then you could use melted chocolate instead. This will set once cooled, and keep the eyes firmly stuck on. We use honey because it's quicker and doesn't require any melting of chocolate.
Nutritional Information
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As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Sharon says
These little Halloween treats are so easy to make and perfect for school and holiday parties.
Andrea says
These spiders are so fun! My grandkids are going to love making these with me.
Angela says
This recipe is so easy! I love how cute these little spiders are. The perfect Halloween treat.
Tavo says
Super fun recipe! My nephews are going to go crazy on these ones! Thanks for sharing!
Tara says
Oh how fun!! My kids would absolutely love these Oreo spiders. So easy for them to put together too!
Pam says
Made these with the kids and we had fun plus had a seasonal snack when finished. Win-win!