Description
These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are an adorable and delicious winter treat that adds a whimsical flair to your holiday baking. Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies serve as the base for gooey marshmallow snowmen, complete with melted white chocolate and playful faces. This easy recipe is perfect for cookie swaps, festive dessert trays, or baking with kids. With simple ingredients and a creative twist, it’s a cozy bake that will become a holiday favorite in no time. Great for anyone searching for easy holiday cookies, fun baking ideas, cute Christmas cookies, or just an easy recipe to bring smiles. These cookies hit the sweet spot between festive looks and amazing flavor.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
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
1/2 cup white chocolate chips or vanilla frosting (for melting)
black and orange decorating gel or icing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon balls and slightly flatten each one.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. While cookies are still warm, press a marshmallow into the center of each cookie. Let sit for 2 minutes, then gently press the marshmallow down slightly.
9. Once cooled, spoon melted white chocolate or vanilla icing around each marshmallow to create the “melted” snow.
10. Use black and orange decorating gel to make eyes, buttons, and noses.
Notes
Use commercial creamy peanut butter for best results.
Allow cookies to fully cool before decorating to prevent icing from melting too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, snowman cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy Christmas cookie, winter treats