Description
Get ready to enchant your Halloween gatherings with these delightful Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies. Combining rich peanut butter flavor and a playful spider design, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Perfectly easy to prepare, they can be customized to fit your spooky theme, making them an instant hit among kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for festive snacks, these charming cookies will bring smiles and excitement to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Chocolate candies (for spider eyes)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for spider legs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack. Decorate each cookie with chocolate candies for eyes and sprinkle parsley for spider legs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Experiment with different toppings like various chocolates or nuts for unique designs. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness or freeze for up to three months.