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Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully festive Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies featuring a soft peanut butter cookie base topped with white chocolate peanut butter cups and decorated with melted candy melts for a charming snowman appearance. These cookies combine rich peanut butter flavor and creamy white chocolate with playful, colorful details—perfect for holiday baking and winter celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, 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

Toppings and 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

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream the Sugars and Butters: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, smooth peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined and no dry flour remains.
  4. Form and Bake Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, portion out 9 equal-sized dough balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each dough ball to about 3/4 inch thickness. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes.
  5. Top with Peanut Butter Cups: After baking, remove the cookies from the oven. Unwrap the white chocolate peanut butter cups and place one upside down on top of each warm cookie. Gently press the cups down so they slightly melt into the cookies.
  6. Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Pour White Chocolate Over Cookies: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate over each peanut butter cup topping on the cookies. Gently tap the baking sheet up and down on the counter to spread the chocolate evenly and create a smooth, melted effect resembling snow.
  8. Prepare Candy Melt Decorations: Melt the black candy melts (or semi-sweet chocolate chips) and orange candy melts in the microwave in 15-30 second increments, stirring each time until smooth. Transfer melted candy melts into piping bags or small ziplock bags, snip the tip, and pipe eyes, smile, buttons, and nose on the cookies to create snowman features.
  9. Set and Serve: Allow the decorated cookies to sit at room temperature until all chocolate decorations are set and firm. Enjoy your festive melted snowman peanut butter cookies!

Notes

  • Ensure the egg is at room temperature to prevent the dough from curdling and to achieve better texture.
  • Gently tap the baking sheet to help the white chocolate spread evenly for a smooth finish.
  • You can substitute black candy melts with semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, white chocolate peanut butter cups, melted snowman cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, peanut butter desserts

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