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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies: Fun and Spooky Halloween Treats

These Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are fun, spooky Halloween treats that blend creamy peanut butter and chocolate for a delicious chew.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Adds structure; be precise with measurements.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 cup Creamy No-Stir Peanut Butter Rich in flavor for easy mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor.
For the Spider Decoration
  • 12 pieces Mini Reese's Cups Serves as the spider's body.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips For melting and piping legs.
  • 1 package Candy Eyes Completes the spider look.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixer, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Scoop and roll dough into balls, optionally rolling in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool for 3 minutes on the sheet.
  7. Press a mini Reese's cup onto each cookie while warm.
  8. Melt chocolate chips, pipe legs on cookies, and attach candy eyes with melted chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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