Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a delightfully spooky twist on the classic peanut butter blossom cookie, perfect for Halloween festivities. These adorable treats feature a rich peanut butter flavor, topped with chocolate ganache legs and charming Whopper candy bodies, making them visually appealing and delicious. Whether you’re celebrating with family or hosting a Halloween party, these cookies are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re a fantastic addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 44 Whoppers for decoration
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until well combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls, coating each with granulated sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- While warm, press a Whopper onto each cookie and use melted chocolate to create spider legs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg