Introduction: Spook-tacular Chocolate Chip Cookies
I created these spooky cookies one Halloween when I needed something
quick to take to a costume party. I had all the ingredients on hand and they were done in no time. So, if you're in need of something quick to take to a Halloween party, these cookies will be perfect! Feel free to use your favorite cookies in this project... mine just happens to be chocolate chip followed closely by peanut butter.
Supplies
1 tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (makes 12 cookies)
OR
equivalent of store-bought from the bakery department
1 1/2 cup Confectioner's sugar
1 - 2 teaspoons milk
1 tube black decorator's icing (with a fine tip)
3 or 4 black gumdrops
Step 1: Bake Your Cookies If Needed
Bake cookies following directions on package.. Let cool completely.
OR Use store bought chocolate chip cookies (or your favorite flavor-peanut butter would be nice!)
Step 2: Make Spider Web Cookies
Mix together the confectioner's sugar and milk, adding enough milk to make a thick glaze. Spread glaze on top of cookie (completely cooled cookie if you baked them).
With the tube of black icing, draw 3 or 4 concentric circles on top of the glaze.
Using a toothpick, carefully drag tip of toothpick through the icing to make a "spider web" design.
Place decorated cookie on wire rack to "set". (Note: Icing will stay fairly soft, so store them on a large plate .... do not stack them.)
Step 3: Make the Skull Cookies
Mix together the confectioner's sugar and milk, adding enough milk to make a fairly thick glaze.
Spread glaze on top of cookie (completely cooled cookie if you baked them).
Cut the licorice (or black colored) gum drops into thin slices using a sharp knife. If knife becomes caked with gumdrop, just rinse in hot water and continue slicing.
Place gumdrop slices on top of glazed cookie, arranging them to create eyes and a nose.
With the tube of black icing, carefully draw a straight line under the nose where a mouth would be.
Drag the tip of a toothpick through the line of icing, alternating with upward strokes and then downward. This will give the appearance of teeth.
Place decorated cookie on wire rack to "set". (Note: Icing will stay fairly soft, so store them on a large plate .... do not stack them.)
Step 4: Enjoy the Party!!
OK! Now you have skull and spider web cookies to share with friends and family. And they couldn't be easier to make!