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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies That Will Delight Your Family

Delight in these whimsical Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, perfect for fun gatherings and parties. Enjoy the sweet, creamy taste with a creative twist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter not natural
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Rolling and Topping
  • Granulated sugar for rolling
  • 24 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chilled
  • 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Candy eyeballs for decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • parchment paper
  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill the Reese’s Cups by placing them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
  6. Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 8 to 11 minutes until slightly underbaked in the center.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.
  10. Decorate with melted chocolate to create spider legs.
  11. Attach candy eyeballs with melted chocolate and let set completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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