Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
Fun and delicious peanut butter cookies designed to resemble spiders, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms or chocolate chips)
- Chocolate licorice or piping chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Form small balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to wire rack to decorate.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and avoid overbaking for soft cookies.