Glutenfreie Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
These Glutenfreie Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are fun, easy Halloween treats that are both vegan and gluten-free, making them a hit with everyone from kids to adults.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Not super runny
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Mix with white sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar Mix with brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 flax egg flax egg or regular egg Use if vegan
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend 1 to 1 blend; add xanthan gum if needed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Decorations
- 12 pieces chocolate kisses or vegan chocolate For spider body
- 12 small pieces pretzel sticks For spider legs
- As needed candy eyes Check for gluten-free options
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix your wet ingredients: peanut butter, sugars, vanilla, and flax egg in a bowl until smooth and thick.
- Add dry ingredients: sprinkle in gluten free flour blend, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until you have a soft dough.
- Roll dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, spaced a couple inches apart. If sticky, chill for 15-20 minutes.
Baking
- Bake cookies for about 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Immediately after baking, press a chocolate kiss or piece into the center of each cookie.
Decorating
- Cool cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
- Decorate by pushing pretzel sticks into the sides of the chocolate and dotting on candy eyes with melted chocolate.
Notes
Store cookies in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Freeze undecorated cookies, adding chocolate and decorations after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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