Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
These adorable Peanut Butter Spider Cookies combine rich peanut butter flavor with playful decorations, making them perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) Room temperature for best mixing
- 1 cup sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar for firmer cookies
- 1 large egg
For the Decoration
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for melting)
- 2 pieces Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (for topping) Press into cookies while warm
- approx. as needed candy eyes (edible) For spider appearance
- 1/4 cup melted chocolate (for drizzling on top)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Decoration
- Immediately press a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup into the center of each cookie while they are still warm.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, then drizzle melted chocolate over the top and place candy eyes on the warm chocolate.
Serving
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave if needed to restore softness.