Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a spooky and delightful treat perfect for! These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are decorated with chocolate truffle “spiders” complete with candy eyes and chocolate legs.

They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat—ideal for parties or trick-or-treating festivities.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Small piping bag or zip-top bag (for decorating)

Ingredients Overview

• Peanut Butter: The main flavor base, creamy peanut butter works best for a smooth texture.
• Sugar: A mix of granulated and brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture.
• Egg: Binds the dough together.
• Flour: All-purpose flour provides structure.
• Chocolate Truffles: These serve as the spider bodies (e.g., Lindt truffles, Reese’s, or similar).
• Candy Eyes: Add a whimsical touch.
• Chocolate: Melted for creating spider legs and attaching the candy eyes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

• In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy.
• Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• Gradually add 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined.

3. Shape and Bake the Cookies

• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
• Flatten each ball slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

4. Assemble the Spiders

• Place a chocolate truffle in the center of each cookie while still slightly warm, pressing gently so it sticks.
• Melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Use the melted chocolate to attach candy eyes to each truffle.

5. Add the Spider Legs

• Transfer the melted chocolate to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe 8 thin legs around each truffle to create the spider effect.

6. Let the Chocolate Set

• Allow the cookies to cool completely so the chocolate firms up before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Make It Nut-Free: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for an allergen-friendly version.
• Perfect Legs: Practice piping spider legs on parchment paper before decorating the cookies.
• Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

What to Serve With This Recipe

Serve these cookies with a cold glass of milk, hot cocoa, or apple cider for the perfect treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other types of candy for the spider bodies?
Yes! Try mini peanut butter cups, Rolos, or small chocolate balls.

Can I freeze these cookies?
Absolutely! Freeze undecorated cookies and add the spider decorations after thawing.

What if I don’t have candy eyes?
You can use small white icing dots or mini chocolate chips as a substitute.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 12-15 chocolate truffles
• 24-30 candy eyes
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (melted)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
2. Make cookie dough by creaming butter, sugars, and peanut butter. Add egg and vanilla, then dry ingredients.
3. Shape into balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
4. Add truffles to the cookies while warm and attach candy eyes with melted chocolate.
5. Pipe chocolate legs around each truffle and let cool completely before serving.

Enjoy crafting and devouring these spooky Peanut Butter Spider Cookies!

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a spooky and delightful treat perfect ! These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are decorated with chocolate truffle "spiders" complete with candy eyes and chocolate legs. They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat—ideal for parties or trick-or-treating festivities.

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 12-15 chocolate truffles
• 24-30 candy eyes
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips melted

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
• Make cookie dough by creaming butter, sugars, and peanut butter. Add egg and vanilla, then dry ingredients.
• Shape into balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Add truffles to the cookies while warm and attach candy eyes with melted chocolate.
• Pipe chocolate legs around each truffle and let cool completely before serving.