Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Ingredients and Weight

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the cookies slightly with a fork, making criss-cross lines to create the "spider web."
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy with a peanut butter flavor
• Topped with chocolate chips for sweetness
• Fun spider web design

User Comments:

• "These cookies are so cute and delicious! I love the peanut butter flavor and the chocolate chips add the perfect touch."
• "My kids went crazy over these cookies. They loved the spider web design and said they tasted like dessert."
• "I made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the spider web design even more pronounced, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• You can use any type of chocolate chips you like, such as semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or white chocolate.
• If your dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more butter.