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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies That Are Fang-tastically Fun

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a fun Halloween treat that combines delicious flavor with whimsical decoration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter or almond butter for a nut-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for a lighter option
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for the best flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Decorations
  • 10 pieces Pretzel Sticks or thin breadsticks for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or butterscotch chips for a unique flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Toothpick or Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the peanut butter mixture until a thick dough forms.
  4. Shape cookie dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and the centers are slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
  6. Insert pretzel sticks into the sides of the cookies to create spider legs and melt chocolate chips to create eyes.
  7. Serve on a spooky platter and enjoy your Peanut Butter Spider Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use fresh ingredients for optimal texture and rise. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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