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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies adorned with chocolate “spiders” that add a whimsical touch to your Halloween gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Chocolate-covered pretzels
  • Chocolate chips or M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the peanut butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Fold in the baking powder and any optional ingredients like cinnamon or nutmeg.
  5. Scoop equal portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly underbaked, then let cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Create spiders by placing two chocolate-covered pretzels on each cookie and topping with a chocolate chip or M&M.
  8. Enjoy! Share these delightful treats with family and friends!

Notes

For variations, try adding pumpkin pie spice for fall flavor, or swap peanut butter for sun butter for nut-free cookies.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Halloween cookies, peanut butter cookies, spider cookies, festive baking