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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are an exciting twist on the classic peanut butter cookie, making them a perfect treat for Halloween festivities. These delightful cookies feature a rich peanut butter base topped with adorable Whoppers and drizzled chocolate ganache legs, ensuring they’re not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, they’re ideal for Halloween parties, school events, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup salted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 44 Whoppers (for decoration)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for legs)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Form dough balls about 1 inch in diameter and roll in granulated sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  7. Immediately press one Whopper onto each cookie; drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie to create spider legs.
  8. Use cake decorating gel to add eyes on top of each Whopper spider body.

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