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Tarantula Cookies

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Tarantula Cookies

Tarantula Cookies

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Equipment

  • KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer, Stainless Steel Bowl & Paddle Attachments

  • Anker PowerStation AC16 Portable Desktop UPS with LED Backlit Monitor and 4-Port USB Hub

  • Cuisinart 19-Inch Nonstick Blender (Mixing, Blending, Pureeing)

  • OXO Good Grips Culinary Chef's Knife with Full Length Blade and Ergonomic Handle

  • Napkin Roll Stand, Wooden & Adjustable, 2-Pack (Blue)

  • KitchenAid Precision Dough Whisk Set with Slow Cooker Mixing Bowl and Baking Pan Attachments

  • Anker PowerPort AC6 Portable Desktop UPS with 5-Port USB Hub

  • Diamond Baker's Silicone Baking Mat Set for Sale, Nonstick and Easy to Clean

  • Cuisinart Compact Electric Hand Mixer (5-Speed), 7 Cup Capacity with 2 Attachments (Mixing & Blending)

  • OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Knife Block, Rack and Organizer for Kitchen Tool Storage

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugaar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 bag (8 ounces) thin, short pretzel sticks

  • 1 large bag (11 1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Chocolate sprinkles

  • Small red candies

Instructions

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Instruction 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Instruction 2

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
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Instruction 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
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Instruction 4

4. Gradually add the flour mixture and cocoa powder. Beat to form a smooth dough.
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Instruction 5

5. Roll a tablespoon-sized ball of dough, and place it on a baking sheet. Arrange eight pretzel sticks around the ball like spokes on a wheel. Press the tips of the pretzel sticks firmly into the dough ball. Continue with the rest of the pretzels and dough.
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Instruction 6

6. Bake until cookies start to brown around edges, about 7-10 minutes.
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Instruction 7

7. Lift the cookies from the baking sheets with a spatula, and place on wire cooling racks. Let cool completely. Place the racks on sheets of aluminium foil or waxed paper.
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Instruction 8

8. In a double boiler (or the microwave), melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil.
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Instruction 9

9. Pour the melted chocolate over each cookie. Coat with chocolate sprinkles. Press in two red candy eyes on the front of the head. Eeek!
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