Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are my favorite type of cookies and my son loves spiders, so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it.  I used a nut free butter because my son is allergic to peanuts, but you can use peanut butter or any other nut butter that you choose.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup truvia or ½ cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

½ cup nut butter

Toppings: Chocolate malt balls, M&Ms, Chocolate syrup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
2. Cream the sugar and butter in stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium.
3. Add the nut butter, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
4. Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. 
5. Gradually fold in the flour mixture.
6. Use a tablespoon cookie scooper to form balls.
7. Place balls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
8. Bake 12-14 minutes until cookies are beginning to firm and crack on the top.
9. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack,
10. Gently press down with chocolate malt ball and M&M to form the spiders body.
11. Use a small paintbrush or toothpick to paint 4 legs on each side of the spider.
12. Store in an air-tight container.
13. Enjoy!