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Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies

Spooky Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies You’ll Love

Delightful Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies that bring festive cheer while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature for easy mixing
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For sweetening the cookies
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Creamy for chewy texture
  • 1 Egg Binds ingredients and adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk
For the Decorations
  • 12 Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Create spider bodies
  • ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate For piping legs and attaching eyes
  • 1 Candy Eyes Creates spider faces

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt until well combined. In another bowl, cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter, ½ cup of light brown sugar, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of smooth peanut butter until fluffy. Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of whole milk, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  2. Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Place a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup on top of each cookie, pressing it gently into the warm cookies, then chill for a few minutes.
  5. Melt ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate and pipe 8 legs extending from each Reese's cup.
  6. Attach candy eyes while the chocolate is warm and allow the cookies to sit until the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigeration of the dough is essential for best texture. Use creamy peanut butter for optimal chewy results.

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