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October has to be my favorite cookie decorating time of year.

The pumpkins, the candy corns, the spider webs...oh my!

These cookies are some of my favorites...sassy little spiderwebs in bright pink and orange. No special cookie cutter required, any size round cutter will do.


Here's how to make them:
  • Outline a spiderweb shape in black royal icing using a #2 or #3 tip (AmeriColor Super Black).
  • Thin black, pink and orange icings with water to the consistency of thick syrup (AmeriColor Deep Pink and Orange). Cover with a damp dishtowel and let sit several minutes.
  • Stir gently with a rubber spatula to pop any air bubbles that have formed on top. Transfer thinned icings to squeeze bottles.
  • Working 6 - 8 cookies at a time, fill in the outlines in black, using a toothpick to spread into corners.
  • On top of the wet black icing, pipe on the thinned pink and orange icings in alternating circles.
  • Drag a toothpick through the icing, starting at the middle, towards the points to make a spiderweb pattern.
  • Let dry at least one hour.
  • Using piping consistency (non-thinned) icing , pipe spiders on the webs using a large plain tip for the bodies (such as a #7 or #12) and a #1 or #2 for the eight legs.
  • Let dry overnight.


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42 comments

  1. Julie HarwardOctober 7, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    These are so good and they look nummy too...works of art! You are very talented, I'm sure mine would not look that good!
    Come say hi anytime :D

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  2. Heather BenzaOctober 7, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    wow the black ones with pink spiders are just beautiful! love it!

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  3. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)October 7, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Completely adorable! I love the spiders.

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  4. MollyOctober 7, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I love these too and the pink orange and black together!

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  5. MichaelaOctober 7, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    I love these~ I might try making them for Max's halloween party (I am in charge of baked goodies :)
    They are so unique~

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  6. JennyOctober 7, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    OK, these are just beyond adorable. So, so, so cute. I like the idea of using one of those little spider halloween rings as a special little favor on them, too.

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  7. UnknownOctober 7, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    I love the bright colors!! They look fantastic!

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  8. KristenOctober 7, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Those are just too cool to eat. (Well. for most people.) I think I need a Cookie Anonymous group.

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  9. Smitten SugarOctober 7, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    These are absolutely adorable!

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  10. TracyOctober 7, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I love those! The black one with the pink and orange is my favorite. :-)

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  11. Ingrid_3BsOctober 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    They are super cute!
    ~ingrid

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  12. JulsOctober 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    These are amazing-Id love to try them, but know Id be so mad when mine didnt turn out soo cute!!

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  13. MandyOctober 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Oh, these are soooo cute! The neon is such a great idea. I'm going to try these, maybe we'll put spider rings on the top. Question: where do you get your bags for cookies? I need to make a bunch for a party and was wondering if there's a good place to order them online.

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  14. BrookeOctober 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    I can't wait to try these!

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  15. BellaLovesPinkOctober 7, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I am TOTALLY making these!!

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  16. AnnieOctober 7, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Love these! I have an order for some Halloween sugar cookies, and I'll definitely be doing a few of these!

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  17. Trac~October 7, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    OMG - LOVE the black ones with the pink spiders - they look so "girlie"! Great job and thanks for sharing! :o)

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  18. spike.October 7, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    love these! Halloween is so much fun!

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  19. JadeOctober 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Those are absolutely awesome!!! Great job. I will have to try these when I make my halloween sugar cookies.

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  20. JelliOctober 7, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    These are really cute! I like the spiderweb effect.

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  21. AmandaOctober 7, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Those look AWESOME!!

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  22. KateOctober 7, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    These are absolutely adorable! I'm going to have to try them!! Love the pink!!

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  23. AmandaOctober 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Beautiful!!! You are BEYOND talented!!!

    Blessings-
    Amanda

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  24. bridget {bake at 350}October 7, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Mandy...I order my bags online from ULine.com (by the 1,000's). :)

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  25. kiss my spatulaOctober 7, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    oh i love the little pink spider!!

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  26. LisetteOctober 7, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    These are just adorable. Love it.

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  27. TidyMomOctober 7, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Too cute!! Allison is sitting next to me when I was reading your post and now she wants us to make these! LOL

    Thanks for all your great ideas and wonderful instructions!!

    ~TidyMom

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  28. AnnaOctober 7, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Awesome!!

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  29. AnonymousOctober 7, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    What? Seriously, these are just too cute!

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  30. Queen B.October 8, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    sooooooooooooooooo perfect !!

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  31. Whimsy Cookie Co.October 8, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hey Bridget!! These are oh, so adorable...I love the bright colors!!!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Look at these little spiders! I love these cookies, you are a genious.

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  33. KathleenOctober 8, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Wow! Just found your site. I can't believe how fabulous these cookies are!! I'm new to blogging. I can't believe what I've been missing out on!

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  34. Nutmeg NannyOctober 8, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    These are so cute! I wish I was as talented as you:)

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  35. ChristineOctober 9, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    These are sooo adorable!

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  36. nora@ffrOctober 9, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    wow!! this is just beyond impressive!! excellent!! m loving ye blog soooo much :)

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  37. MandyOctober 9, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Thank you for the bag info! I have a problem doing things in small quantities, so 1,000 is probably right up my alley.;)

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  38. Tiffiny FelixOctober 10, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    I love these! I'm so glad you stopped by my blog so I could find you! I also love making cookies, and your's are so wonderful! :)

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  39. Marian (Sweetopia)October 12, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    These are so completely adorable!! Love your marbling and the color combo! Boo-tiful blog too!

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  40. JulieOctober 12, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Those are just the cutest...love the little spider!

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  41. oneordinarydayOctober 24, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    these look awesome.... great job!

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