These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are not only adorable but also delicious and perfect for any winter occasion. With a peanut butter cookie base and fun decorations, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- The combination of smooth peanut butter and sweet white chocolate creates a delicious flavor profile.
- These cookies are easy to make and require minimal prep time, making them perfect for busy schedules.
- The cute melted snowman decorations make these cookies a festive and fun treat for holiday parties or cookie exchanges.
Ingredient Notes:
Peanut Butter Cookie Base:
- Smooth peanut butter: Adds a rich and nutty flavor to the cookies.
- Butter, softened: Provides moisture and helps create a soft texture.
- Brown sugar: Adds a hint of caramel flavor and helps keep the cookies chewy.
- Granulated sugar: Provides sweetness and helps the cookies spread while baking.
- Egg, at room temperature: Binds the ingredients together and adds structure.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- All-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, salt: These ingredients make up the dry base of the cookies.
Decoration:
- White chocolate peanut butter cups: Used to create the snowman heads.
- White chocolate chips, melted: Used for the snowman bodies.
- Black candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted: Used for the eyes and buttons.
- Orange candy melts, melted: Used for the noses.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies until they are set but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with the white chocolate peanut butter cups, melted white chocolate chips, black candy melts, and orange candy melts.
Helpful Tips:
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for cookies that hold their shape better.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Swap out the peanut butter cups for regular chocolate if desired.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the cookie dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Experiment with different decorations to create your own unique snowman designs.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve these Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of cocoa for a cozy winter treat.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven for a few minutes to warm them up.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth? Yes, but the texture of the cookies will be different.
- Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes, you can freeze the dough and bake it later.
- How long do the cookies stay fresh? The cookies will stay fresh for up to a week when stored properly.
Conclusion:
These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are a fun and delicious treat that will bring smiles to everyone who tries them. Give this recipe a try and share your feedback with us – we’d love to hear how they turned out for you!
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Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 42 mins
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These adorable Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. The peanut butter cookie base is topped with white chocolate peanut butter cups, melted white chocolate, and candy melts to create the melted snowman effect.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Cookie Base:
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp salt
Decoration:
- 9 white chocolate peanut butter cups
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 3 tablespoons black candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon orange candy melts, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Cookie Base: In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt until well combined. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a white chocolate peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie. Let cool.
- Decorate the Cookies: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the cookies to create a melted snowman effect. Use melted black and orange candy melts to add eyes, buttons, and a carrot nose. Allow the decorations to set before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the decorations to create different snowman faces or add other festive elements.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before decorating to prevent the decorations from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg