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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
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Indulge in the festive spirit with Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, a delightful treat that combines classic cookie flavors with a fun and spooky design. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or family activities, these cookies are not only easy to make but also provide a mouthwatering combination of rich peanut butter and chocolate. Topped with Whoppers as spider bodies and chocolate ganache legs, they are sure to be a hit among kids and adults alike. Get ready to impress your guests while enjoying the simple joy of baking!

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
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 44 Whoppers (for decoration)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for decoration)
  • 1 small tube white cake decorating gel

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add egg and peanut butter to the butter mixture; mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and roll in sugar before placing on the sheet.
  7. Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling slightly.
  8. Melt chocolate chips and dip segments into melted chocolate to create spider legs on each cookie.
  9. Place a Whopper on top using extra melted chocolate as glue for eyes; add eyes using decorating gel.

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