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Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies to Delight Your Guests

These Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies combine peanut butter flavor with a fun spider design, making them perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
For the Fun Decorations
  • 12 miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 12 pieces candy eyes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Piping bag or fork
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate smooth peanut butter, followed by egg, vanilla extract, and whole milk, stirring until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to form the dough.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop dough onto the sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. While cooling slightly, press Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups onto each cookie and pipe melted chocolate for spider legs.
  8. Finish with candy eyes, and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set the decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough to prevent excessive spreading and use smooth peanut butter for the best texture.

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