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Halloween Peanut Butter Spider Cookies (Two Versions)
Two peanut‑butter cookie recipes perfect for Halloween. The first is a quick, simple version with a soft texture, while the second is a sandier, more stable cookie that can be decorated into realistic spider shapes using melted dark and white chocolate, Kit Kat and chocolate bars. Both use the same peanut‑butter base and are finished with spider legs and eyes for a spooky treat.
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Critical Success Points
- • Mixing the dough to a homogeneous, compact texture.
- • Creating the central well while the cookie is still warm.
- • Chilling the sandier dough for at least 30 minutes.
- • Melted chocolate must be cooled to a workable temperature before piping.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oven – use oven mitts.
- • Melted chocolate can cause burns – handle with care.
- • Sharp knife when cutting chocolate bars.
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