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Peanut Butter Spider Blossom Cookies

Delightful cookies that blend creamy peanut butter with a sweet chocolate surprise, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Opt for natural peanut butter for best results.
  • 1 cup sugar Can substitute with brown or coconut sugar.
  • 1 egg Can use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a variation.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Decorative Ingredients
  • as needed chocolate kisses Press into cookies while warm.
  • as needed candy eyes For decoration.
  • as needed chocolate or black icing For spider legs decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Stir until smooth.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes, ensuring they are set but still soft in the center.
  2. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
Decorating and Serving
  1. Decorate with chocolate icing to create spider legs and add candy eyes.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.