Description
Get ready to enchant your family and friends with these delightful Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies! With a rich blend of creamy peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfectly decorated with spider legs and eyes, they add a spooky charm to any Halloween gathering. Easy to whip up, these treats will become a staple for festive celebrations, ensuring laughter and joy at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate licorice laces or candy eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Blend in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
- Decorate by dipping pretzel sticks or licorice in melted chocolate for spider legs; attach candy eyes using more melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For unique flavors, try using crunchy peanut butter or flavored varieties. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.