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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a fun and festive treat that will be the hit of any Halloween gathering! These soft and chewy cookies feature a delightful spider design made with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, melted chocolate, and candy eyes, making them both adorable and delicious. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter with sweet chocolate for a rich flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Not only are they great for Halloween parties, but they can also add a whimsical touch to any occasion throughout the year. Gather your family for a fun baking project, and enjoy these spooky delights!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (1 stick, room temperature)
  • ½ cup (107g) brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (201g) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Granulated sugar (for rolling the cookies)
  • Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  • 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Unwrap and freeze mini Reese's cups.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix just until combined.
  5. Form cookie balls and roll them in granulated sugar. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8–11 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Remove from oven; press a Reese's cup into each cookie center.
  8. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave; decorate cookies with melted chocolate to create spider legs and attach candy eyeballs.

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