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Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies

Delicious and fun peanut butter cookies that look like adorable melting snowmen, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorations
  • 12 large marshmallows, halved
  • 1 cup white decorating icing or melted white candy melts
  • 24 mini chocolate chips For eyes and mouth
  • 12 pieces orange sprinkle pieces or orange decorating gel dots For noses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir just until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop the dough into 24 even portions, roll gently, and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each one.
Baking
  1. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then gently press one marshmallow half onto each cookie.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool completely so the topping stays in place.
  4. Spoon or pipe white icing around each marshmallow to create the melted snow look.
  5. Add mini chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth, then finish with an orange sprinkle piece or a small dot of orange gel for the nose.
  6. Let the decorations set before serving or storing.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze separated with parchment paper for longer storage. Get creative with different candies for decoration!