These Spider Cinnamon Rolls are the easiest Halloween breakfast you’ll ever make! With just three ingredients – a can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, black cookie icing, and candy eyee, you can turn a regular morning into a spooky, fun treat the whole family will love.

We used to make these on Halloween weekend with the kids. They helped make these and they loved how fun these rolls were. I love recipes like this because they’re more about the decorating than the baking.

The oven does the work, and then everyone gets to create their own creepy-crawly spider. No special skills required!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Only 3 ingredients – It doesn’t get much easier that this and everything you need is easy to find at the grocery store.
Ready in about 30 minutes perfect for a Halloween brunch, or a last-minute party treat.
Kid-friendly fun – little hands can help draw the webs and place the eyes, making this a great Halloween activity.

Ingredients

Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing – The refrigerated can makes this recipe so simple. One can bakes up 8 soft, gooey cinnamon rolls, which is the perfect base for your spiders.
Halloween Black Cookie Icing – Look for the squeeze bottles of cookie icing in the baking aisle or Halloween seasonal section. The fine tip makes it easy to pipe thin spider web lines.
Candy Eyes – These little candy eyeballs bring your spiders to life! You’ll need 2 eyes per cinnamon roll. Find them in the baking aisle or at craft stores.

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Wire cooling rack (optional)

Substitutions and Variations

Use the included icing too – Spread a thin layer of the white icing from the can on the cooled rolls first, then pipe the black web on top. The white-and-black contrast makes the web really pop. Drag a toothpick from the center outward through the black lines for a classic web effect.
Add spider legs – Use black licorice strings or pretzel sticks dipped in chocolate to give your spiders 8 legs..

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls

Here’s a quick overview of the steps. You’ll find the full recipe with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

Step 1 – Prepare the baking sheet. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the cinnamon rolls. Place the cinnamon rolls on the baking sheet and bake until golden.

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 1 (1)

Step 2 – Let them cool. This is important so the icing doesn’t melt!

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How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 2

Step 3 – Decorate. Ice with black cookie icing making a spider web. First make 4 lines diagnolly (like a basketball).

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 3

Step 4 – Then start by making a circle around the outside starting at the top.

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 4

Step 5 – Add a second circle below.

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 5

Step 6 – Add 2 candy eyes to each roll.

How to Make Spider Cinnamon Rolls Step 6

Time Saving Tips ⏰

Bake ahead – Bake the cinnamon rolls the night before, let them cool completely, and store them covered. In the morning, all you have to do is decorate!
Set up a decorating station. Lay out the icing and candy eyes so everyone can decorate their own spider at the same time.
Don’t skip the cooling as it is important. Waiting a few minutes saves you from melted, runny webs and having to start over.

Serving Suggestions

These Spider Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for a Halloween breakfast or brunch. Serve them with:

Fresh fruit, like orange slices or clementines
Scrambled eggs or a breakfast casserole

They’re also a fun addition to a Halloween party table, classroom party, or a spooky movie night!

Storage and Reheating

To store: Keep leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To reheat: Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds. Keep in mind that the icing may soften and the candy eyes may slide a bit when warmed, so these are best enjoyed the day they’re decorated.

FAQs

Where can I find black cookie icing? Black cookie icing is usually sold in squeeze bottles in the baking aisle, and you’ll find a bigger selection in the seasonal section around Halloween. Look near the sprinkles and food coloring.

Where do I buy candy eyes? Candy eyes are sold in the baking aisle of most grocery stores, at craft stores, and online. They come in different sizes, so you can mix and match.

Why did my icing melt? The cinnamon rolls were likely still warm. Let them cool completely before decorating so the web holds its shape.

Can I make these ahead of time? Yes! Bake the cinnamon rolls up to a day ahead and store them covered. Decorate them the day you plan to serve them for the best look.

How many spiders does one can make? One can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls makes 8 spider cinnamon rolls.

Can I make these with homemade cinnamon rolls? Absolutely! Any cinnamon roll works. Just make sure they’re completely cool before adding the icing and eyes.

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