Description
Whip up some holiday cheer with these adorable Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies! Perfect for parties, gifting, or snow day baking with the kids, these cookies combine creamy peanut butter flavor with playful decorations that look like melting snowmen. Soft, chewy, and full of festive fun, they’re ideal for anyone craving holiday dessert ideas, easy recipes, or sweet food ideas that both look and taste delightful. Whether you’re planning winter snacks or cozy baking sessions, this easy cookie recipe delivers the charm and flavor you’re looking for!
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 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
12 large marshmallows
1 cup white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
Black decorating gel (for eyes/buttons)
Orange decorating gel (for nose)
Instructions
1. Cream peanut butter, butter, and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
5. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
6. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Let cookies cool completely.
7. Melt white chocolate or candy melts.
8. Place a marshmallow on each cookie and spoon melted chocolate over it. Let drip slightly for a “melted” look.
9. Use decorating gels to make the snowman face and buttons.
10. Let set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure cookies are completely cool before decorating so the snowman doesn’t melt too fast!
You can use candy eyes or mini chocolate chips for a fun variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, peanut butter cookies, snowman cookies, Christmas treats, kid-friendly baking