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Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies combine a soft and chewy peanut butter base with festive melted chocolate decorations. Topped with white chocolate peanut butter cups and detailed with colored candy melts, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations and bring a fun, whimsical twist to classic peanut butter cookies.

Ingredients

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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 cup 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

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the prepared sheet aside while you make the dough.
  2. Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, smooth peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing just until combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet peanut butter mixture. Mix until all the flour disappears and the dough comes together, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scooper, portion out 9 equal-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball to about 3/4 inch thickness to ensure even baking.
  6. Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 9 minutes until just set but still soft in the center. Remove from the oven.
  7. Top with Peanut Butter Cups: Immediately unwrap the white chocolate peanut butter cups and place one upside down on top of each warm cookie. Gently press down so the cup slightly melts into the cookie.
  8. Melt White Chocolate and Drizzle: Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the melted white chocolate over each cookie.
  9. Spread Melted Chocolate Evenly: Wearing oven mitts, carefully hold the baking sheet and gently tap it up and down on the counter to help spread the white chocolate evenly, creating the signature melted snowman effect.
  10. Melt Candy Melts and Decorate: Melt the black and orange candy melts in the microwave in 15 to 30-second intervals, stirring and massaging the bags until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate into piping or ziplock bags, snip the tip, and pipe on the eyes, smile, buttons, and orange carrot nose to complete the snowman faces.
  11. Set and Serve: Allow the decorated cookies to set completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. Serve and enjoy your festive Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies!

Notes

  • Ensure the egg is at room temperature for better mixing and cookie texture.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft to keep the perfect chewy texture.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • If the candy melts thicken, rewarm gently in the microwave in short bursts to maintain smooth piping consistency.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

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

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