Halloween Spider Cookies Recipe
These soft peanut butter cookies are made with cake mix and topped with mini Reese’s to create the cutest chocolate spiders. They’re quick to prep, easy to decorate, and perfect for Halloween parties or a fun baking day at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter use a no-stir variety like Jif or Skippy
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 28 miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 56 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, eggs, oil, and cake mix until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough using a 2-tablespoon scoop, roll in granulated sugar, and place on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look dry.
- Immediately press one mini Reese’s into the center of each cookie.
- Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet without moving them.
- Melt the chocolate chips and transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, or use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.
- Pipe 4 legs on each side of the Reese’s cup.
- Dab a small amount of melted chocolate on the back of each candy eyeball and press two onto the top of each Reese’s.
- Let the chocolate set before storing or serving.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place a piece of parchment or wax paper between layers to protect the decorations.
- The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely, then freeze in a single layer until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe container with parchment between layers. For best results, add the candy eyeballs after thawing, as freezing can cause them to absorb moisture and weep.
- If you're using a 13.25-ounce box of cake mix instead of the 15.25-ounce size, reduce the oil to 1/3 cup and use 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for the right dough consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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