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Halloween Spider Cookies

The kids are going to go crazy over these super cute Halloween Spider Cookies. Grab your kids and have fun making these for Halloween!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 dozen

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire racks
  • stand mixer or hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate Frosting

  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 oz Baker's unsweetened chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Decorations

  • 1 bag peanut butter cups mini unwrapped or regular peanut butter cups
  • 1 package candy eyeballs or Wilton sugar pearls
  • Wilton edible food writer if using sugar pearls

Instructions
 

Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat butter and vegetable shortening until combined.
  • Add granulated sugar and dark brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and pure vanilla extract and beat.
  • Beat in creamy peanut butter until incorporated.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and beat until combined.
  • Scoop dough into 1 inch balls and roll dough balls until they are smooth and even.
  • If using Doughmakers Baking Sheet, place dough balls on the baking sheet 3 inches apart. If not using Doughmakers Baking Sheet, line the baking sheet with parchment paper first before dropping dough balls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes for a softer cookie or until the edges are golden brown. Bake 12-14 minutes for a crunchier cookie.
  • Remove from oven and let cookies stand on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Push in the peanut butter cup(s) then move to a wire rack to cool.

Chocolate Frosting

  • Melt Baker's chocolate in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat butter, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, milk and pure vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If thick, add a little milk at a time to get desired consistency.
  • Place frosting in a ziplock bag. Cut a tiny hole in the corner of the bag then pipe 6-8 legs on each cookie.
  • Place a small dot of frosting for the eyes and press in eyeballs.
  • Let dry.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To freeze, place in an airtight container with wax paper between layers for up to 3 months.
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