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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

October 15, 2021

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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies –  Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies decorated with adorable chocolate spiders! They’re a perfect not-so-scary Halloween treat!

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Halloween is just around the corner, and I am all about it! From decorations and crafts to fun Halloween treats, I love it all. Whether you are hosting a Halloween party or just want to make something fun for the kiddos, these peanut butter spider cookies are sure to get everyone in the ghostly spirit. 

These spider cookies are super simple to make and a great recipe to have the kids help with in the kitchen. Everyone will love these festive treats that are perfect for the Halloween season.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER SPIDER COOKIES

For these Halloween cookies, you’ll need:

  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Unsalted butter
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Light brown sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Malted milk balls
  • Chocolate chips
  • White decorating gel

Grab all your ingredients and let’s start making these adorable Halloween spider cookies!

Begin by whisking the flour and baking soda together in a small bowl. Set it aside.

Then, mix your peanut butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. 

Glass bowl with butter, peanut butter and brown sugar

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. 

egg and peanut butter mixture in a bowl

Slowly mix in the flour and baking soda with the peanut butter mixture. Stir until it’s thoroughly combined. 

Adding flour to peanut butter in a glass bowl

Cover the cookie dough and place it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Then, start preheating your oven to 375℉.

While the oven is preheating, roll your dough into 1-inch balls.

cookie dough balls on a baking sheet

Bake your cookie dough for 8-10 minutes. Then, remove from the oven to cool for 3-minutes. 

baked peanut butter cookies on cookie sheet

CREATING THE CHOCOLATE SPIDERS

  1. To create the spider body, press two malted ball halves into each cookie. 
  2. After you’ve placed the malted balls, allow the cookies to cool completely.
  3. Then, melt your chocolate chips and transfer them to a ziploc bag.
  4. Cut a small corner off the bag and pipe 8 chocolate legs onto each spider. 

chocolate spider on a peanut butter cookie

Use white decorating gel to make two eyes on each of the spiders.

adding white eyes to a chocolate spider

Then, use a toothpick to add the melted chocolate to the center of each eye to create a pupil.

spider cookies for Halloween

CAN I USE CANDY EYES?

If you don’t have a steady hand, or you just don’t want to overcomplicate the recipe, you can use candy eyes instead of making your own spider eyes. I suggest using Wilton Edible Candy Eyeballs.

top shot of a spider cookie

WHAT’S THE EASIEST WAY TO MELT CHOCOLATE CHIPS?

For this recipe, you will need to melt your chocolate chips. You can either do this on the stove top or you can quickly do it in your microwave. 

  • Microwave instructions. To melt them in the microwave, place the chips in a microwavable bowl just big enough to hold them. Microwave in 30-second intervals stirring after each 30 seconds to ensure they completely melt.  
  • Stovetop instructions. Place your chips in a saucepan and put it on the stove. Set the heat on low. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the chips are completely melted. 

Chocolate spider on the top of a peanut butter cookie

WHAT COULD I SUBSTITUTE FOR THE MALTED MILK BALLS?

If you don’t like malted milk balls or would like to substitute them for something else, mini peanut butter cups are a great option! 

cookies with chocolate spiders

HOW DO I STORE LEFTOVER SPIDER COOKIES?

Once the spider cookies have cooled, the chocolate will become firm.  For best results, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

hand holding a Halloween spider cookie

LOOKING FOR MORE SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TREATS?

 

  • Witch Cauldron Mug Cake
  • Candy Halloween Popcorn
  • Spooky Halloween Punch
  • Candy Corn Cupcakes
  • Easy Wicked Witch Cupcakes
  • Witchy Caramel Apples

 

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Chocolate spider on the top of a peanut butter cookie
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Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies decorated with adorable chocolate spiders! They’re a perfect not-so-scary Halloween treat!

  • Author: Sara

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/3 cups packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 24 malted milk balls, halved
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 small tube white decorating gel

Instructions

  1. Lightly coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Mix flour and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. With a spoon, mix butter, peanut butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  5. Add flour mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Cover dough and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes.
  10. Press two malted milk ball halves into each cookie, creating the body of the spider.
  11. Allow cookies to cool completely.
  12. Transfer melted chocolate chips into a ziplock bag.
  13. Cut a small corner offto pipe 8 legs on each spider.
  14. Using the white decorating gel, add two eyes to each spider.
  15. Finally, using a toothpick, dab a small amount of melted chocolate in the middle of each white eye.

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