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Perfect Spiderweb Cookie Cake: Easy Halloween Dessert Idea

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This spiderweb Halloween cookie cake is a festive and delicious dessert that’s quick and easy to make. With a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, topped with a chocolate glaze spiderweb, it’s the perfect treat for Halloween parties or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) dark chocolate chips
  • For the glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your skillet or cake pan with butter or non-stick spray. If using a cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through. The mixture should look pale and slightly airy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Don’t overmix here—you don’t want to incorporate too much air.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips. Use a spatula to gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Press the dough into the pan. Transfer the dough to your prepared skillet or cake pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press it into an even layer. Don’t press too hard—just enough to spread it out.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and set, but the center will still look slightly soft. That’s exactly what you want. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. Let the cookie cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the glaze. While the cookie cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. You want a smooth, thick consistency—think heavy cream. If it’s too thick, add a tiny bit more milk. If it’s too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  9. Create the spiderweb. Once the cookie is completely cool, spoon the glaze into your piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe a small circle in the center of the cookie. Then pipe a larger circle around it, and another larger circle around that—like a target. You should have 3-4 concentric circles total.
  10. Drag the web lines. Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines from the center outward. Start at the center circle and drag through all the circles to the edge. Repeat this 8 times around the cookie, spacing the lines evenly. The glaze will stretch and create the web effect.
  11. Let it set. Allow the glaze to set for about 15-20 minutes before slicing. The web will hold its shape beautifully.

Notes

Make sure the cookie is completely cool before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting. For best results, use room temperature ingredients. The cookie continues to cook as it cools, so remove it from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone. Work quickly when dragging the web lines as the glaze begins to set.

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