Description
Create delightful Spider Cookies that are perfect for Halloween and any festive occasion! These fun, peanut butter-based treats are not only visually appealing with their spooky spider design but also incredibly easy to make. Gather your family for a fun decorating session as you pipe chocolate legs and add candy eyes to these delicious cookies. With a rich nutty flavor complemented by sweet chocolate, these cookies are sure to be a hit at parties, school events, or as a unique gift. Enjoy the joy of baking together while crafting these charmingly creepy confections!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 12 miniature chocolate peanut butter cups
- 24 mini candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined. If sticky, refrigerate for 10-20 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 12 one-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press down with a fork to create a cross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned on the bottoms. Let them rest for 2 minutes before placing one chocolate peanut butter cup on each cookie.
- Once cooled, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and transfer it to a zip-top bag. Pipe two dots on each chocolate cup for eyes and attach candy eyes; draw legs with melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg