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Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies for Spooky Fun

These Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies are a spooky treat that blends sweet and salty, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter creamy for best results
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk or replace with almond/oat milk
For the Decorations
  • 12 pieces miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups alternatives available
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate for spider legs
  • 1 package candy eyes available in baking aisles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Stir in peanut butter, then add egg, vanilla extract, and milk and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Scoop dough into balls and place them on lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Press a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each cookie.
  11. Melt semi-sweet chocolate and pipe spider legs before adding candy eyes.
  12. Refrigerate briefly to let the chocolate set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different candies for decorations.

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