Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter blossom. Perfect for Halloween or any celebration, these whimsical cookies feature a rich peanut butter flavor topped with Whoppers and chocolate ganache spider legs. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike. With a simple recipe that brings creativity to your kitchen, these cookies are the ultimate treat for spooky gatherings or just a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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- 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 (not natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 44 whoppers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
- 1 small tube white cake decorating gel
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until well combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Press a Whopper into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies to create spider legs; add eyes with white gel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg