Description
Get ready to wow your holiday crowd with these *Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies*! They're soft, chewy, rich in peanut butter flavor, and topped with an adorable melted snowman made from marshmallows and white chocolate. These are the perfect *easy recipe* for *holiday baking*, ideal for *quick desserts*, *cookie exchanges*, or festive *snack ideas* for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re making *Christmas cookies* with the family or preparing *fun food ideas* for a winter party, these treats deliver charm and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 large marshmallows
1/2 cup white chocolate or white candy melts
Black decorating gel
Orange decorating gel
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the peanut butter mixture until a dough forms.
4. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, place on baking sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
7. Immediately press a marshmallow into the center of each hot cookie.
8. Allow cookies to cool slightly. Melt the white chocolate and spoon around each marshmallow to create a “melted snow” look.
9. Use black and orange gel to draw eyes, a carrot nose, a smile, and buttons on each snowman.
10. Let decorations set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Don’t skip chilling the dough—it helps maintain a perfect cookie shape.
Press marshmallows on while cookies are hot for the best adhesion.
Let white chocolate cool a bit before spooning to prevent runny snowmen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, snowman cookies, peanut butter cookie, easy christmas treat