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Halloween Spider Cookies

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Make spooky-cute spider cookies with this easy recipe. Perfect for Halloween parties and kids, these peanut butter cookies feature chocolate legs and candy eyes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • Candy eyes

Instructions

  1. Cream together softened butter and peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Beat in granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  11. Remove from oven and immediately press 4-5 chocolate pieces into the top of each cookie to create spider legs.
  12. While the cookies are still warm, gently press candy eyes into the dough above the chocolate legs.
  13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For perfectly round cookies, use a cookie scoop.
  • If your dough seems too soft, chill it for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  • To make ahead, bake the cookies and store them in an airtight container. Add the candy eyes and chocolate legs just before serving to keep them looking fresh.
  • You can use melted chocolate in a piping bag to draw spider legs if you don’t have chocolate chips.

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