Spooky and Delicious: Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
A Halloween approaches, it’s time to indulge in some frightfully fun baking! Peanut butter spider cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate, creating an adorable yet spooky dessert perfect for the season, adding a whimsical touch to your Halloween celebrations. With their charming design and simple preparation, these cookies will quickly become a favourite among both kids and adults alike. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s get baking!
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make these delightful spider cookies, gather the following ingredients for a batch that will make a dozen cookies:
- Peanut Butter: 240g (creamy or chunky, depending on your preference for texture)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g
- Egg: 1 large (at room temperature)
- Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups: 1 small bag
- Chocolate Chips: 90g (milk chocolate flavour)
- Edible Candy Eyes: As needed (to bring your spooky spiders to life!)
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for about 5–7 minutes. Beat in the egg until well combined.
2. Shape the Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass to create a uniform shape.
3. Bake the Cookies:
Bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the tops are slightly cracked. Let them cool for about three minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Add the Peanut Butter Cups:
As the cookies cool, press a mini peanut butter cup into the centre of each cookie. Let the cookies sit until the peanut butter cup "bodies" are set.
5. Melt the Chocolate Chips:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips, keep stirring until smooth. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
6. Decorate the Spider Cookies:
Use a drop of melted chocolate to adhere the candy eyes to the base of the peanut butter cups. Pipe eight lines alongside each cup to resemble spider legs. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.
Make Them Your Own!
These spider cookies offer numerous variations to suit your taste. Consider using coloured chocolate or frosting for colourful spider cookies. You can also switch out the peanut butter for other nut butters too.
With these delicious peanut butter spider cookies, you’ll have a spooky treat that’s sure to delight your guests during this Halloween season. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, looking for fun treats for trick-or-treaters, or simply indulging in a seasonal baking project, these cookies will be the star of your dessert collection. Enjoy the fun of making and decorating, and once you make them, be sure to send us a photo of your creations. Be sure to tag us on instagram @theurbanchocolatier