Description
Peanut butter spider cookies are a delightful and whimsical treat that perfectly combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with playful chocolatey decorations. These soft, chewy cookies are adorned with mini chocolate chips for spider legs and candy eyes, making them a hit at Halloween parties or any festive gathering. Easy to make and even more fun to decorate, they bring joy and laughter to every kitchen. Enjoy the sweet and salty combination that keeps everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus additional for decoration)
- Candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated. Beat in eggs one at a time until fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart. Slightly flatten each dollop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- While warm, place additional mini chocolate chips on top for legs and add candy eyes to complete your spider decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider swapping creamy peanut butter for crunchy. - Customize your cookies by mixing in chopped nuts or dried fruit. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage.