Spooky Spider Peanut Butter Cookies

These spooky little cookies became the perfect Halloween treat. As every year my kids always want me to come up with a fun creative treat they can enjoy with their classroom holiday parties. This recipe is very easy to put together and I just love the little details that make this the perfect spooky treat. 

1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar for rolling 48 miniature Reese's cups unwrapped 1/2 cup chocolate chips 

Preheat oven to 375.

In a large bowl, beat together shortening, peanut butter, egg, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture and beat until blended.

Form into 1" balls.

Roll in sugar and place a couple of inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden. Immediately, gently press an upside down peanut butter cup on top of each cookie and move to wire rack to cool.

After placing and moving all of the cookies on the wire rack.

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave,

Put chocolate zippered sandwich bag and cut a small piece out of the corner of the bag. Pipe the spider legs. 

Let the chocolate harden and enjoy.