Description
Start your winter baking with a fun, festive twist—these Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat! Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies sandwich a layer of creamy frosting, then get topped with adorable, customizable snowman faces. They’re the perfect quick breakfast snack, easy dessert for parties, or creative food idea for any winter gathering. If you’re searching for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or an easy recipe to brighten up your table, you’ll love these cookies. Simple, kid-friendly, and so much fun to decorate!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
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 1/2 cups frosting (cream cheese or vanilla), divided
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or candies (for decoration)
12 orange candies or orange gel (for noses)
Assorted sprinkles (for hats and earmuffs)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
6. Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten gently with your hand.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Spread about 2 tablespoons of frosting on the bottom of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.
9. Spread a thick, round layer of frosting on top of each sandwich cookie.
10. Decorate with mini chocolate chips or candies for eyes, orange candies or gel for noses, and assorted sprinkles for hats and earmuffs. Get creative with your designs!
11. Let the decorated cookies set before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm—this helps the cookies hold their shape.
Let cookies cool fully before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
Get the kids involved! Decorating the snowman faces is the best part.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy dessert, holiday cookies, winter snacks, peanut butter, snowman cookies