Description
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of childhood with a playful Halloween twist. These chewy, rich cookies are adorned with chocolate-covered pretzel legs and candy eyes, making them a hit at any gathering. Perfect for family fun in the kitchen, this simple recipe is sure to delight kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Pretzel sticks (for legs)
- M&Ms or candy eyes (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Melt extra chocolate and dip pretzel sticks to create spider legs. Decorate cookies with M&Ms or candy eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg