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Spider Halloween Cookies Recipe

Spider Halloween Cookies Recipe
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These Spider Halloween Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Soft cinnamon-infused cookies topped with peanut butter cups, decorated with spooky eyeball candies and chocolate spider legs create an adorable and delicious dessert that’s sure to impress kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 & ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For the Spider Topping:

  • 14 peanut butter cups
  • 3 tablespoon milk chocolate chips or chunks
  • Eyeball sprinkles or small candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Form and Coat Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop, portion out 14 dough balls. Roll each in your palms to smooth, then coat each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture made by combining sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are just set and still soft in the center. The cookies will appear puffy and soft, which is perfect as they firm up while cooling.
  9. Cool and Add Peanut Butter Cups: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently press an upside-down peanut butter cup onto each cookie while they’re still slightly warm to help them adhere.
  10. Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-20 second intervals and stirring until smooth.
  11. Decorate with Chocolate and Eyes: Transfer melted chocolate into a small plastic bag and snip a tiny corner. Pipe thin lines from the peanut butter cup outward to resemble spider legs. Quickly add eyeball sprinkles or small candy eyes onto the peanut butter cups before the chocolate sets.
  12. Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate legs to harden completely before serving your spooky spider cookies. Enjoy these delightful Halloween treats!

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to avoid cookie sticking and promote even baking.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter cups with chocolate discs and decorate accordingly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
  • Use good quality milk chocolate for smoother melting and better decoration results.

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