Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a fun spooky design. These soft and chewy cookies, topped with chocolate legs and candy eyes, will delight kids and adults alike. Perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering, these cookies are not only delicious but also a fantastic way to bring creativity into your baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without over-mixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 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: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg