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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

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Indulge in the festive spirit of Halloween with these delightful Peanut Butter Spider Cookies! A whimsical twist on the classic peanut butter blossom, these cookies are not only visually striking with their cute spider design but also a flavor sensation that combines creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. Perfect for parties, school events, or family gatherings, they are a fun baking project that kids will love to help with. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a batch of these spooky treats ready to impress your guests in no time!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup salted butter (softened)
  • 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
  • White cake decorating gel

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until well combined.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll each in granulated sugar before placing on prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Press a Whopper into each warm cookie center.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over each Whopper to create spider legs; use decorating gel for eyes.
  7. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before serving.

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