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Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies to Thrill Your Guests

Delight in these Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies, combining peanut butter and chocolate for a spooky treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise and become fluffy.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cream it well for the best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and mild caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and aids in color.
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Creamy works best for texture.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Delivers a warm, sweet aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Can substitute with plant-based milk.
For the Decoration
  • 12 pieces Miniature Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Main topping; swap with Whoppers or chocolate Kisses.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate For piping spider legs.
  • 1 pack Candy Eyes Optional, but fun for decoration!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate smooth peanut butter, then mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then add this mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until smooth.
  4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop out chilled dough, roll it into balls, and space them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, pulling out when edges are set and centers are soft.
  7. Allow cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes before pressing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup into each cookie.
  8. Once cooled completely, melt semi-sweet chocolate and pipe spider legs onto each cookie.
  9. Finish with candy eyes for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Add colorful sprinkles for extra festive flair.

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