Name: Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12 large marshmallows; 1 cup white vanilla melting wafers or white chocolate; Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate; Orange decorating gel

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

12 large marshmallows

1 cup white vanilla melting wafers or white chocolate

Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate

Orange decorating gel

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

Step 2: Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6: Scoop dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.

Step 7: Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.

Step 8: Immediately press one large marshmallow into the center of each cookie. Let cool for 2 minutes before moving.

Step 9: Melt the white chocolate or melting wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Step 10: Spoon melted chocolate over each marshmallow to create the appearance of melting snow.

Step 11: Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw eyes, a smile, and buttons; use orange decorating gel to add a carrot-shaped nose.

Step 12: Allow the decorations to set at room temperature or chill briefly to speed up the process.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, toast the marshmallows lightly under the broiler before decorating.

Substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer a bit of texture in your cookies.

Use colored melting wafers for a more whimsical snowman effect.

If you don’t have decorating gels, use small candy pieces or edible markers to add facial features.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To preserve the marshmallow and decorations, avoid refrigeration as it can cause the marshmallows to become sticky. If you need to store them longer, freeze the cookies without decorations and add the melted snowman details after thawing.

FAQs

Can I use peanut butter powder instead of creamy peanut butter?

Peanut butter powder can be used, but you will need to adjust the wet ingredients accordingly since it’s not as creamy. It’s best to stick with creamy peanut butter for the best texture and flavor.

How do I prevent the marshmallows from burning in the oven?

Press the marshmallows onto the cookies immediately after baking, rather than before. This way, the marshmallows warm up and stick to the soft cookies without direct heat that would cause burning.