Peanut Butter cookie Recipe Video

For this week we share our interpretation of those traditional peanut butter spider cookies–with a spooky twist of course! These treats are as cute as they are tasty, plus Alex and Sophie had lots-of-fun making (and eating) them. Watch out how they both demonstrate the recipe. Anyway, our Halloween finale closes out this season with some cute and tasty Peanut Butter Spider Cookies.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings10
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chocolate kisses19 3⁄4 Ounce, unwrapped (1 Bag)
 Pretzel sticks14 Ounce (1 Bag)
 Butter/Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Brown sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Egg1
 Creamy peanut butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Flour1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Milk2 Tablespoon
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 776 Calories from Fat 154

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 35 g53.3%

Saturated Fat 17.1 g85.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 60 mg20%

Sodium 928.9 mg38.7%

Total Carbohydrates 107 g35.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 51.8 g

Protein 13 g26.1%

Vitamin A 6.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 15.6% Iron 14%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Beat butter and peanut butter and then add in both types of sugars and beat until fluffy.
2. Add the egg milk and vanilla; beat well, stir together flour, baking soda and salt and then gradually beat into the mixture.
3. Shape the dough into balls about 1-inch in size. Roll the balls in sugar and then place on a baking pan.
4. Bake the cookies 8 to 10 minute (until lightly browned).
5. Right after removing from oven, push the kisses into the ‘front’ edges of each cookie (they are the spider’s head).
6. Then break a bunch of pretzel sticks in half and stick 6 to 8 into ‘legs’ into the sides of he cookies.
There you have it, adorable Peanut Butter Spider Cookies, ready to be munched with an ice cold glass of milk–Ahhh!

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Editors Review

If Halloween is round the corner then you might want to stock these spooky spidery cookie in the jar! Sophie makes these delicious cookie with a spooky twist! Watch the video for more!

Comments

Anonymous

Food talker says :

Great rec. to involve kids!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 2:23pm
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bonappetit says :

this is an absolute delight for kids.
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 2:03pm
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bronzegoddess_bright says :

this is a classic!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 12:44pm
Anonymous

thespicychef says :

Theses cookies are good for kids ........they will love making it .........nice idea to keep kids busy
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 9:23am
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Anonymous says :

kids+ cooking= fun
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 8:59am
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Anonymous says :

Spider Cookies are really for kids to enjoy and prepare. I will give surprise to my kids.....
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 8:09am
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Anonymous says :

I am going to involve my kids, while I prepare these cookies... I am sure, they are going to have lots of fun in cooking...!!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 7:28am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

my little one is scared of spiders and i use these cookies to bring some adventure into her snacks..
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 5:48am
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sweettooth says :

My kids loved the video! They have demanded we make these! Thanks!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 4:02am
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oatmeal says :

Spider cookies? Should we eat them?
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 3:47am
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sumer says :

thee butter cookies are eally a delight!
Posted on: 14 October 2011 - 12:47am
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Munchy says :

I really agree with these...there are some recipes where real butter finds no substitute, i.e. of course if you want your spider cookies turn out this perfect!
Posted on: 13 October 2011 - 11:38pm
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