Description
These Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are an enchanting treat that combines rich peanut butter flavor with playful chocolate and candy decorations. Perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering, these cookies bring joy to both kids and adults alike. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful surprise in every bite, they are easy to make and even more fun to decorate. Create your own spooky spider creations that will leave everyone smiling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Candy eyes and chocolate candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in peanut butter until fully combined, then beat in the egg.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cooling slightly before decorating with candy eyes and chocolate candies for legs.
- 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: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg