Get ready to spin a web of deliciousness this Halloween with the most adorable and spine-tingling treat that will make both kids and adults scream with delight! These Halloween Spider Peanut Butter Cookies are not just a dessert; they're an edible work of art that combines the irresistible classic flavor of peanut butter with a hauntingly cute spider design. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party, looking for a fun baking activity with children, or just want to add some spooky spirit to your dessert table, these cookies are guaranteed to be the star of the show.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 12 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 12 equal-sized round balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press down on each cookie ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern, which helps flatten the cookies slightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, use the melted chocolate to attach two pretzel sticks on each side of the cookie as spider legs.
- Carefully place candy eyes on the top of each cookie using a small dot of melted chocolate as "glue".
- Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, which will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween Spider Peanut Butter Cookies!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth cookie dough mixing
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough ball
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent chocolate from melting
- Use a toothpick for precise placement of candy eyes
- If chocolate is too thick for decorating, add a tiny bit of vegetable oil to thin it
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness
- For extra fun, experiment with different colored candy eyes or chocolate drizzles
- Make sure pretzel sticks are evenly placed to create a balanced "spider" look
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
