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Spider Cookies

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Spider cookies are spooky, chewy Halloween treats topped with chocolate ‘spiders’ made from peanut butter cups or truffles, complete with candy eyes and piped chocolate legs. Fun to make and perfect for parties or festive snacking.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 mini peanut butter cups or chocolate truffles
  • 48 mini candy eyes
  • 1/4 cup melted chocolate or black decorating gel (for legs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup or truffle into the center of each cookie.
  9. While chocolate is still soft, place two candy eyes on each “spider.”
  10. Once slightly cooled, use melted chocolate or gel to pipe eight legs around each spider body.
  11. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Let cookies cool for 1–2 minutes before pressing in the peanut butter cups to avoid melting.Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped to pipe spider legs.Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice to the dough for a seasonal twist.Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness.Use nut-free chocolates for allergy-friendly options.

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