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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

These Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a delightful mix of classic peanut butter flavors and Halloween fun, making them perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Avoid over-measuring to keep cookies from being too crumbly.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential leavening agent.
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can swap for alternative sweeteners if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture for a chewy texture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds everything together.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Using the non-natural kind gives better consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Always go for pure vanilla for the best outcome.
For the Spider Decoration
  • 44 pieces Whoppers Perfect for creating cute spider bodies.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate offers a richer taste if preferred.
  • 1 tube White Cake Decorating Gel Ideal for adding spooky eyes.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling the cookie dough.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

How to Make Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls and roll them in granulated sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Press a Whopper onto the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
  9. Cool the cookies in the fridge for a few minutes until they are set.
  10. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Use a piping bag to create spider legs.
  11. Finish by using the white gel to add eyes on the Whopper spiders.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Add festive sprinkles on top to enhance the spooky charm.

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