All geared up for Halloween? Need some quick treats? Here is my easiest 3 ingredient shortbread Spiderweb cookies. This is not a frosted cookie like the usual one. Learn how to make spiderwebs without frosting.
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Halloween Spiderweb cookies
Halloween is nearing and all kids are gearing up to wear spooky costumes and to go hunt for their favorite treats. So I made some Spider web cookies to treat them.
I’m not a big fan of frosted cookies. So I opted for this easy method to make a spider web and kids easily recognized it too. You don’t need to master any frosting technique to make this cookie. But I’m sure it will be a winner among the kids. Even my husband loved it. My daughter was bugging me to know how I made that pattern. I said it’s a secret. You guys too keep it secret. (lol)
How to make Spiderweb cookies
The cookie recipe I used to make this spider web cookie is my 3 ingredient shortbread cookie. I have posted this cookie on my Instagram way before but forgot to post it in this space. You need just 3 ingredients to make this shortbread cookie. Butter, powdered sugar, and flour. Mix all ingredients, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Then cut and bake. That’s it. So easy right?
It is much easier to make the spider web pattern. You just need a stainless steel spider ladle. After you cut the cookies, dip the spider ladle in cocoa powder and press over the cookie to make an impression. Then bake.
A short video to make Halloween spiderweb cookies
How does this 3 ingredient shortbread cookie taste?
This shortbread cookie is so buttery and crumbly. It is melt-in-mouth cookies. Tastes best with your morning coffee or evening tea. Perfect to pack in your kid’s snack box.
Let’s discuss the ingredients
Butter – I used unsalted butter softened to room temperature.
Powdered sugar – Use powdered sugar so that you get the melt-in-the-mouth texture.
Flour – I used whole wheat flour to make this cookie. If you like to use all-purpose flour, you can.
Can I freeze this cookie dough?
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. Cover the rolled-up dough in a cling sheet and freeze it. You can freeze the cookie dough for a month.
Will this cookie spread?
No, this cookie doesn’t spread. It holds the shape.
How long I should refrigerate the cookie dough?
Cookie dough is recommended to refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before baking.
How long does the Spiderweb cookie stay good?
The cookies stay good for about two weeks at room temperature. Do not forget to store it in an airtight container.
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Recipe to make Spiderweb cookies with stepwise instructions
Ingredients
Butter – 1 Cup unsalted(softened)
Powdered sugar – ½ cup
Whole wheat flour – 1 ¼ Cup
Cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
Method
- Take butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat it till it’s light.
- Add the flour and mix.
- Place the dough on the powdered sugar surface or countertop. Mix and form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part into a log.
- Cover this dough log with a cling sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 Deg F.
- Take the cookie dough out from the refrigerator and cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Place the cookie slices on the parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Take the spider ladle. Dip it in the cocoa powder and press gently over the cookie to make an impression.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Once baked, let it cool down. Then store these cookies in an airtight container.
- The cookies stay good for about two weeks at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container.
- The oven timing may change regarding the oven. So keep an eye after 12 minutes.
Halloween Spiderweb cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1/2 Cup Powdered sugar
- 1 3/4 Cup Whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Take butter and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat it till its light.
- Add the flour and mix.
- Place the dough in the powdered sugar surface or countertop. Mix and form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into two parts. Roll each part into a log.
- Cover this dough log with a cling sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 Deg F.
- Take the cookie dough out from the refrigerator and cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Place the cookie slices on the parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Take the spider ladle. Dip it in the cocoa powder and press gently over the cookie to make an impression.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Once baked, let it cool down. Then store these cookies in an airtight container.
- The cookies stay good for about two weeks at room temperature.
Video
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container.
- The oven timing may change regarding the oven. So keep an eye after 12 minutes.
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How creative!:) Love it! My kids will surely enjoy making this on the weekend. Yum!
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I love how simple and cute these are! Definitely making them for Halloween parties this year!
Please do let me know how it turns.
I am printing this off right now. I will make some for the grandkids. They will be so happy.
That’s awesome and am sure that your grandkids will love it. Thank you.
These should have been on my radar for our fall celebration. Still want to make the-most might do that over the weekend. Thanks for sharing!!
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Darn!! I wish I saw this earlier. I needed a quick and easy recipe and this would have been perfect! Oh well, there is always next year 😉
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These were so cute for Halloween, and everyone loved this festive treat — what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
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May kids would love a fun cookie like this for Fall festivities. We’re going to prepare this sweet treat this week. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
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Brilliant idea for the spider web effect – must remember this. I love the simplicity of this recipe and will definitely get my huge cookie-lover daughter to make this – she will be delighted 😉
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What a creative decorating technique, I also love a shortbread cookie over a sugar cookie making these even better!
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These were easy and delicious! And no messy frosting!
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These spiderweb cookies are such a hit on halloween!
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I love this idea to make impression on the cookies. What a brilliant idea? Your cookies looks so good.
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What a cute Idea! I would never have thought to use the cooling rack to make a pattern in my cookies. Your shorbread looks so flaky!
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These are great and I love the technique you used to get the web effect, so cool.
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I’m not the biggest fan of frosted cookies either, so this is a great recipe. I love how creative you are with the spiderweb technique used!
Thank you. Glad you liked it.