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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies That Will Wow Your Halloween Guests

Delight your guests with these Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, combining creamy peanut butter and Reese’s Cups for a spooky treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar for crunchier cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Omit if using a sugar alternative.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • 1 Large Egg Can be replaced with flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also be used.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for a gourmet touch.
For Rolling and Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling) Coats the cookies for a sweet crunch.
  • 24 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Can be replaced with chocolate-covered caramel candies.
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate offers a richer taste.
  • 1 Candy Eyeballs Mini marshmallows with edible markers can be used as substitute.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Squeeze Bottle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare for Baking: Chill the mini Reese’s Cups in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy, then add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gradually combine with wet mixture.
  4. Form Cookies: Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-11 minutes, then press a chilled Reese’s Cup into each cookie.
  6. Cool Down: Let cookies cool for 15-20 minutes on the baking sheet.
  7. Decorate Creatively: Melt chocolate chips and pipe spider legs on cookies, then add candy eyeballs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to chill Reese’s Cups before using. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a soft texture. Parchment paper is essential for easy removal of cookies from the baking sheet. Keep an eye on bake time for the perfect chewy texture.

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