Peanut Butter Spider Cookies (Print View)

Fun, chewy peanut butter cookies with chocolate and candy eyes. Ideal for kids’ parties and festive occasions.

# Components:

→ For the Cookies

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Decoration

10 - 24 mini chocolate peanut butter cups or chocolate truffles
11 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
12 - 48 candy eyes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden.
08 - Remove baking sheets from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
09 - After cookies have cooled, transfer melted chocolate chips to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe 3 to 4 legs on each side of the peanut butter cup to form spider legs.
10 - Dab a small amount of melted chocolate on the back of each candy eye and affix two eyes to each peanut butter cup. Allow chocolate to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry staples
  • Decorating is creative and fun for all ages
  • Soft and chewy cookies with a satisfying chocolate finish
  • Perfect for parties or festive gatherings
  • Ready from start to finish in less than an hour
02 -
  • Kid friendly with no fancy skills required
  • Easily made nut free by swapping in sunflower seed butter and chocolate candies
  • Soft chewy texture stays fresh for days
03 -
  • Do not rush creaming the butter and sugars this step sets up a perfectly chewy texture
  • Pipe legs in pairs to keep your design even and don't squeeze too fast to avoid messy lines
  • Let cookies cool completely before decorating so the chocolate for legs and eyes sets neatly

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