Spider Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightful and fun variation on classic peanut butter cookies, perfect for Halloween with charming spider decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Chocolate candies (for spider legs)
- Candy eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even bake.
- Mix the yellow cake mix, peanut butter, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl until the dough is well blended and smooth.
- Form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then roll them in granulated sugar.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Add chocolate candies onto the sides of each cookie for spider legs and place candy eyes on top while still warm.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Mix just until incorporated to keep the cookies light and tender. Monitor the baking time closely to avoid drying out the cookies.