Description
Get ready to impress your guests with Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, a delightful Halloween treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with a fun spider design. These whimsical cookies are not only easy to make but also perfect for parties, gatherings, or a spooky-themed baking day at home. With a charming presentation featuring candy spiders made from Whoppers and chocolate ganache, these cookies cater to both the eyes and the taste buds. Make this Halloween memorable by whipping up these playful treats that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 44 Whoppers (for decoration)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for decoration)
- White cake decorating gel (for spider details)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a Whopper onto each cookie. Melt chocolate chips and pipe legs and eyes onto the Whoppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, feel free to substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy. If you want gluten-free cookies, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Get creative with decorations—try using different candies or sprinkles!