Rolo Spider Cookies

Rolo Spiders are a fun and easy Halloween treat that everyone will love. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these spooky little spiders are equal parts cute and delicious. With an Oreo base, a gooey Rolo body, chocolate legs, and candy eyes, they’re the perfect no-bake snack for kids and adults alike.

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Why You’ll Love These Rolo Spiders

• Kid-friendly: The kids can help with assembling these cute spider cookies.
• Fast: They only take minutes to put together.
• Festive: Perfect for Halloween parties, school treats, or a fun family activity.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Oreo Cookies
• Rolo candies
• Brown Chocolate Melts
• Candy Eyes

How to make Rolo Spiders

Cookies – Gently twist open each Oreo cookie, keeping the cream side intact.

Adding the Spider body – Place a Rolo candy right in the center of the cream side.

Make the legs – Melt your chocolate melts and transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe out 3–4 legs on each side of the Rolo so that it resembles spider legs extending across the cookie.

Attach the eyes – Dab a small amount of melted chocolate onto the back of each candy eye and press them onto the front of the Rolo.

Set and serve – Allow the chocolate to firm up (you can pop them in the fridge to speed it up), then serve your spooky spider cookies.

Expert Tips

Melting Chocolate: Place the chocolate melts in a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Avoid heating for more than 90 seconds, or the chocolate may harden.

Piping Tips: Using a piping bag is recommended over a zip-top bag, as it gives you better control. Simply snip a tiny hole at the tip and squeeze out the chocolate to create precise spider legs.

Variations

Cookie Base: Use other cookies besides Oreo cookies.

Spider Bodies: Used mini Reese’s cups instead of Rolos

What to Serve With

Drinks – Halloween Punch like Bat Brew, Jack-O-Lantern Drinks for Kids, Kid-Friendly Vampire Drinks, Monster Mash Halloween Punch, White Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate – Make some slow cooker hot chocolate and top with spooky frozen marshmallow toppers

Savory Snacks – Like Witch Finger Soft Pretzels, Ghost Popcorn Treats, Skeleton Hand Popcorn Treats

Main Course Halloween Treats – Grilled Cheese Jack-O-Lantern, Jack-O-Lantern Cheeseburgers, Coffin Sandwiches, Mummy Hot Dogs

FAQs

Can I Make Spider Rolos Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can make these a few days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I Use Different Cookies Besides Oreos?

Yes! I think chocolate chip cookies would be perfect, but you could also use Gingersnap, Vanilla Wafers, or Sugar Cookies

What If I Don’t Have Candy Eyes?

You can use mini marshmallows with mini chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, or frosting.

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Storing

Store cookies at room temperature in an air-tight container

Serving Size

This recipe will make one dozen spiders, but you can make as many as you need by doubling or tripling the recipe

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