Description
Indulge in the fun of Halloween with these delightful Peanut Butter Spider Cookies! A playful twist on the classic peanut butter blossom, these spooky treats feature a crunchy whopper centerpiece and whimsical chocolate ganache legs and eyes. Perfect for family gatherings or festive parties, they’re simple to whip up and sure to impress. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, making these cookies a must-have for any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup softened salted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 44 whoppers
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in granulated sugar before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Once cooled, press a whopper into each cookie center and decorate with melted chocolate for spider legs and eyes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg