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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
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Indulge in the whimsical delight of Peanut Butter Spider Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are topped with creamy chocolate and adorned with playful candy eyes, making them a fun treat for any occasion, especially Halloween. With their irresistible peanut butter flavor paired with rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for baking parties or family gatherings. Involve your little ones in decorating these adorable spider cookies, creating lasting memories while enjoying a delicious snack!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar, for rolling
  • 24 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
  6. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes until edges crack; immediately press a frozen mini peanut butter cup into each cookie center.
  7. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave; pipe legs onto cookies and press on candy eyeballs.

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