Spooky Spider Cookies: Creepy-Crawly Treats!

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Using a small cookie scoop, portion out 14 dough balls. Roll each ball between your palms, then coat in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10 minutes. The cookies will be puffy and soft; they will continue to set as they cool. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently press an upside-down peanut butter cup onto the center of each.
7. Once the peanut butter cups begin to soften from the warmth, place two eyeball candies on each to create eyes. Melt the milk chocolate chips, transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny snipped corner, and pipe eight legs onto each spider cookie. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.