Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

Add softened unsalted butter, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Flatten the tops gently with your palm and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.

Add a dollop of melted chocolate in the center of each cookie to hold chocolate chip spider bodies.

For each spider, place a chocolate chip on top, stick black licorice legs, and add candy eyes.

Allow the chocolate to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.

Arrange on a festive platter and enjoy your Spooky Spider Cookies!