Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a whimsical twist on a classic treat, combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with an adorable spider design. Soft and chewy, these cookies are topped with chocolate chips to create playful spider legs, making them perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously fun recipe that’s sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Decorate with additional chocolate chips for spider legs while cookies are warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. For added texture, consider using crunchy peanut butter or mixing in chopped nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.