Description
Delight your family and friends this Halloween with these irresistible Peanut Butter Spider Cookies. Soft, chewy, and adorned with chocolate drizzle and licorice legs, they’re the perfect spooky treat for any festive gathering. Easy to make, these cookies bring a fun twist to traditional treats, ensuring laughter and joy as you get creative in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Licorice laces (for spider legs)
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 separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter, then add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before decorating with melted chocolate for spider bodies and licorice 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: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg