Spider Oreos

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: Anyone can make these cute Halloween party treats because they’re so straightforward.
They taste great: How can you go wrong with chocolate sandwich cookies, chocolate wafers, candy eyes, and Pocky sticks? If you like chocolate, you’ll love these.
A make-ahead treat: Make these spider Oreos in advance and you can forget about them until your Halloween party is underway.

Oreo Cookie Spiders Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Oreos: Use Double Stuf or Mega Stuf. Having more cream filling means it’s easier to get the legs to stick.
Pocky sticks: For the spider legs.
Dark chocolate melting wafers: Use these to stick the spider legs in place.
Candy eyes: These make the spiders look more realistic and very cute!

How to Make Spider Cookies with Oreos

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.

Prepare the ingredients: Cut the Pocky sticks into pieces for the legs, separate the Oreo cookies and melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave or a double-boiler.
Assemble the Oreo spiders: Add 4 Pocky pieces on half of the Oreo cookies, add melted chocolate and then top with more cookie halves. Add another Oreo piece and stick on candy eyes with melted chocolate. Let them set completely before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

Gluten-free option: If you want a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Double Stuf Oreos and gluten-free pretzel sticks.
Candy eyes: You can make your own eyes for the spiders using a dot of white frosting and a halved chocolate chip for each one.
Pocky alternatives: Black or red licorice would work or you could use plain pretzel sticks.
Oreos: You can use another brand of chocolate sandwich cookies if you prefer. Or try peanut butter, pumpkin spice or another Oreo variety.
Melting wafers: Use milk chocolate wafers or milk chocolate chips instead if you want to, or another color of melting wafers. You can even use some frosting instead.

Serving Suggestions

Scary sweet treats: Pair your spider Oreos with monster eye crinkle cookies or pumpkin-shaped mini bundt cakes. Traditional Halloween treats like candy corn are also popular.
Ghoulish snacks: There are lots more Halloween recipes to pair with spider Oreos. Serve up this healthy veggie platter or how about some skull potatoes?
Spooky sips: You’ll love these glow-in-the-dark coconut rum shots and ice cream floats.

How to Store Oreo Spider Cookies

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks.
Freeze: I wouldn’t freeze these because the legs and candy eyes might come away when thawed.