Description
Indulge in the spooky delight of Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, the perfect treat for Halloween gatherings! These soft and chewy cookies are topped with Reese’s Miniatures, melted chocolate legs, and candy eyes, making them a fun and festive dessert that everyone will love. The rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter pairs flawlessly with sweet chocolate, creating an irresistible combination that will impress both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for a unique dessert to share, these playful spider-themed cookies are sure to steal the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the Reese's cups by freezing them.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls from the dough and roll in granulated sugar.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 8–11 minutes; press frozen Reese's into the center after removing from the oven.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; use to create spider legs and attach candy eyes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg