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Spooky Spider Cookies

Spooky Spider Cookies That Will Thrill Your Halloween Bash

These Spooky Spider Cookies are a delightful Halloween treat that combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate for a spooky experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 whole Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For Coating and Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for Rolling
  • 1 pack Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 12 pieces Reese's Miniature Peanut Butter Cups chilled
  • 1 cup Small Candy Eyes

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cookie Making
  1. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter along with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add creamy peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  4. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll the dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls, then coat them lightly in granulated sugar. Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheets.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then gently indent the warm cookies with chilled Reese's.
  7. Microwave mini marshmallows in small batches until they puff up. Carefully stretch and pull them over the cooled cookies.
  8. Melt dark chocolate wafers in the microwave and use them to secure the Reese's onto each cookie. Pipe chocolate legs and attach small candy eyes.
  9. Allow decorations to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness. Optional: Dust with edible glitter for an extra spooky effect.

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