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Mini Spider Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks

These Mini Spider Cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your dessert table. Made with a chewy, dark chocolate-studded cookie base and topped with a mini peanut butter cup as the spider’s body, these cookies are a delightful blend of rich flavors and festive fun. Edible candy eyes and chocolate icing legs complete the spider look, making these cookies perfect for Halloween parties or as a treat for trick-or-treaters.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chopped dark chocolate

For Decoration:

  • mini peanut butter cups unwrapped
  • chocolate icing for spider legs
  • edible candy eyes

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chopped dark chocolate for a rich flavor. Chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.

Decorate the Spiders:

  • Place a peanut butter cup on each cookie, and stick on with icing. Use chocolate icing to pipe spider legs on each side of the peanut butter cup.
  • Place two edible candy eyes above the peanut butter cup for a fun, spooky effect.
  • Allow the icing to harden before serving or storing the cookies. For faster setting, chill in the fridge for a few minutes.