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Scary Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

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Scary Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies decorated with chocolate truffles, candy eyes, and chocolate legs to create an adorable and spooky Halloween treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 24 chocolate truffle candies (like Rolos, Lindt, or Reese’s)
  • 48 candy eyes
  • 1/4 cup melted chocolate or chocolate chips (for legs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Immediately press a chocolate truffle into the center of each cookie after baking.
  8. Let cookies cool slightly, then attach candy eyes to truffles using melted chocolate.
  9. Use a piping bag, sandwich bag, or toothpick to draw 4 chocolate legs on each side of the truffle.
  10. Let cookies cool completely until decorations set before serving.

Notes

  • Use mini peanut butter cups as a fun variation.
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and allergy-safe chocolate.
  • Homemade eyes can be made with mini white chips and a chocolate dot.
  • Decorate after cookies have cooled slightly to prevent melting.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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