Description
A fun and whimsical treat perfect for Halloween, combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate in a playful spider design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pretzel sticks (for spider legs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and baking soda; mix until incorporated.
- Add the mini chocolate chips and fold them into the batter.
- Form rounded mounds of dough on a lined baking sheet and flatten the tops slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Decorate with pretzel sticks for spider legs and put two chocolate chips on top for eyes.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use coconut sugar and gluten-free pretzels. For a vegan alternative, substitute the egg with a flaxseed mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween cookies, peanut butter cookies, spider cookies, festive treat, easy dessert