Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a delightful blend of fun and flavor, perfect for any gathering. These whimsical treats feature a soft, chewy peanut butter base adorned with crunchy chocolate legs. Whether it’s Halloween or a family get-together, these cookies will spark smiles and create lasting memories. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they are bound to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter until combined.
- Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with melted chocolate for spider legs and add candy eyes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping some chocolate chips for butterscotch chips. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for longer storage.