Halloween Cookies ✨
Can’t wait to make these with my baby girl tomorrow 💃🏾 Recipe 💕
* Unsalted butter – At room temperature but not too soft.
* Brown sugar & granulated sugar – The mix of the two sugars makes the peanut butter cookie base nice and sweet, with just a hint of molasses from the brown sugar.
* Creamy peanut butter – Skip natural peanut butter for this recipe.
* Egg
* Vanilla extract – Adds part of the classic cookie flavor.
* All-purpose flour
* Baking soda & baking powder – Both
* Salt
* Granulated sugar – For rolling the cookies.
* Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups – Added to the center of each cookie.
* Semi-sweet chocolate chips – These are melted down to create the chocolate legs.
* Candy eyeballs – You can find these in any craft store and oftentimes the grocery store, especially during the Halloween season.
Chill the Reese’s. Unwrap 24 of the mini Reese’s cups and place in a bowl in the freezer. Preheat the oven to 350F.
Beat the butter and sugar. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Add the other wet ingredients. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla, then beat again.
Mix in the dry ingredients. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Bake. Form tablespoon-sized balls from the dough, rolling it in your hands to make a uniform ball. Roll in granulated sugar then place on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 min
Cool. Press a mini Reese’s into the center of each cool. Cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to cool completely on a cooling rack.
Add the legs. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and draw 4 legs on each side of the cookies.
Add the eyes. Use a small amount of melted chocolate to attach the candy eyes to the Reese’s cup. Allow to set completely before moving or enjoying.
Add the legs. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and draw 4 legs on each side of the cookies.
Add the eyes. Use a small amount of melted chocolate to attach the candy eyes to the Reese’s cup. Allow to set completely before moving or enjoying.
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and these Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults! With a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies bring festive fun to your Halloween festivities. To make the cookies extra spooktacular, consider customizing them with various toppings or using different kinds of candy for the spider legs and eyes. You can easily swap mini Reese’s cups for other chocolate candies, or even try adding candy corn for a burst of color. Additionally, these cookies can be packaged as Halloween treats to share with friends, family, or at school parties. They also make a great addition to any Halloween-themed dessert table. Enjoy the process of baking together with loved ones, making memories that will last long after the holiday season has ended. For those looking for variations, consider incorporating other flavors by adding a hint of cinnamon or using crunchy peanut butter for a different texture. These adaptations not only enhance the flavor but also encourage creativity in the kitchen! Get your baking essentials ready and immerse yourself in the fun of Halloween treats with these innovative Peanut Butter Spider Cookies!
