Description
These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on classic peanut butter cookies, decorated to look like adorable melting snowmen. With a soft and chewy peanut butter base, topped with white chocolate peanut butter cups and detailed candy melts for snowy eyes, buttons, and carrot noses, they are perfect for festive occasions or winter-themed treats.
Ingredients
Scale
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 cups 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 cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the smooth peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Decorate with peanut butter cups: Once cooled, place one white chocolate peanut butter cup on top of each cookie, gently pressing it down to adhere without breaking the cookie.
- Apply white chocolate melt: Melt the white chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently. Drizzle or spread the melted white chocolate over each peanut butter cup to create the snowman’s body appearance. Allow to set.
- Create facial details: Use the melted black candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips to pipe on the snowman’s eyes and buttons. Then, using the melted orange candy melts, pipe small carrot noses onto each snowman.
- Set decorations: Let all decorations set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving to ensure the candy melts harden and the cookies keep their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Softened butter should be pliable but not melted for best creaming results.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Temperature control is critical when melting chocolate; heat gently to avoid burning.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and white chocolate with vegan alternatives.
