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Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies

Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies


  • Author: Rosa Martinez
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18-20 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bring winter cheer to your kitchen with Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies—a delightful treat perfect for quick breakfasts, easy desserts, holiday snack tables, or festive baking with kids. These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are topped with creamy vanilla frosting and decorated to look like adorable melting snowmen, making them a holiday favorite and a fun food idea for all ages. Ideal for parties, gifting, or adding a sweet touch to your list of Christmas breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or easy recipes for entertaining.


Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for faces)

10 orange candy sprinkles or fondant pieces (for noses)

Assorted holiday sprinkles or colored candies (for hats, scarves, optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until just combined—do not overmix.

5. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are just set but centers are still soft. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

7. Once cookies are cool, generously spread vanilla frosting on top of each, letting it gently spill over the edges to look like melted snow.

8. Decorate each cookie with mini chocolate chips for eyes and a smile, and press an orange candy sprinkle or fondant piece for the nose.

9. Add extra sprinkles or colored candies to create scarves, hats, or earmuffs if desired.

10. Allow frosting to set before serving or storing.

Notes

Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm—this helps the cookies stay thick and chewy.

Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 1 month.

For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter—no other changes needed.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

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