Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a delightful and fun treat featuring chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for busy days or kid-friendly baking sessions.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups salted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cups creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Decorations
- 44 Whoppers
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)
- 1 small tube white cake decorating gel
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix well until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden. Remove from the oven.
Decoration
- While the cookies are still warm, gently press a Whopper onto the center of each cookie to create a 'spider body.'
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Use a fork to drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie for 'spider legs.'
- Once cooled, use the white cake decorating gel to add eyes to each Whopper.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To freeze, layer them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag once solid.