Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate. Perfect for Halloween or any fun gathering, these soft and chewy cookies are designed to delight both kids and adults alike. With their playful spider decorations, they bring a touch of creativity and nostalgia to your baking adventures. Get ready to impress your guests and bring back childhood memories with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- Chocolate candies (for spiders)
- Licorice strips (for spider legs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Stir in the baking soda until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Once cooled slightly, decorate each cookie with chocolate candies for spider bodies and licorice strips 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: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg