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Cozy Halloween Deviled Eggs with Olive Spiders: Easy & Creepy

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These aren’t just any deviled eggs. They’re the kind you bring to a Halloween party and watch people’s faces light up with a mix of delight and ‘ew, that’s awesome.’ The olive spiders are surprisingly simple to make, but they look so convincing that guests will do a double-take. And underneath that spooky exterior? It’s the classic deviled egg we all grew up loving—creamy, tangy, and just a little bit indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise (plus a little extra if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle brine (from dill pickles)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 can (about 12–15) large black olives, pitted
  • 12 whole black olives (for spider bodies)
  • 24 black olive slices (for spider legs, from the same can)
  • Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra paprika (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Hard-boil the eggs: Place 12 eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let sit for exactly 12 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Peel the eggs carefully: Gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shell all over, then roll between your palms to loosen the shell. Start peeling from the wider end. Rinse off any shell fragments under cool water and pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise: Using a sharp knife, cut each egg in half from top to bottom. Wipe the knife clean between cuts. Gently pop out the yolks into a medium mixing bowl. Arrange the egg white halves on a serving platter, cut side up.
  4. Make the filling: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, pickle brine, salt, pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the yolks. Mash together with a fork until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be spreadable but not runny. Adjust consistency with a splash more pickle brine or mayo if needed.
  5. Prepare the olive spiders: Drain the can of black olives and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside 12 whole olives for spider bodies. Slice the remaining olives into rounds about 1/4-inch thick (you’ll need 24 slices total). Cut each round in half to create two half-moon shapes for leg segments.
  6. Fill the egg whites: Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag. If using a zip-top bag, snip off about 1/2 inch from one corner. Pipe the filling into each egg white half, mounding slightly in the center. Do not overfill.
  7. Assemble the spiders: Place one whole olive in the center of each filled egg half. On each side of the olive, arrange four half-moon olive slices to look like spider legs. Press them gently into the filling so they stay in place. The legs should curve slightly outward and forward.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the eggs (avoiding the olives if desired). If using chives, scatter a few pieces around the platter for a creepy ‘grass’ effect. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Don’t assemble the spiders too far in advance—the olive legs can dry out or slide off. Assemble no more than an hour before serving. For perfect hard-boiled eggs, use the 12-minute rest method and don’t skip the ice bath. The filling can be made a day ahead and stored separately. Use jumbo black olives for the best spider appearance.

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