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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

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Get ready for a spooktacular treat this Halloween with these Peanut Butter Spider Cookies! Combining the beloved flavors of classic peanut butter cookies with a fun, festive twist, these delightful treats are sure to impress kids and adults alike. With chocolatey ‘spider legs’ and Whopper bodies, these cookies not only taste heavenly but also make for a fun decorating activity with loved ones. Simple to make and perfect for sharing, they’re an excellent addition to any Halloween gathering or as a sweet surprise after dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 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
  • 1 small tube white cake decorating gel
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into one-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar before placing on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 8 minutes until slightly underbaked.
  8. Press a Whopper into each cookie immediately after removing from the oven and decorate with melted chocolate chips for spider legs and eyes.

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