Description
These Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are topped with large marshmallows, then covered with melted white chocolate to create a melting snow effect. Finished with fun decorating gels for the snowman’s face and buttons, these cookies are sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Toppings and Decoration
- 12 large marshmallows
- 1 cup white vanilla melting wafers or white chocolate
- Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate
- Orange decorating gel
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Combine dry and wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form cookie balls: Scoop the cookie dough into roughly 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Press marshmallows: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one large marshmallow onto the center of each cookie. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring.
- Melt white chocolate: Melt the white vanilla melting wafers or white chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring each time until smooth.
- Decorate marshmallows: Spoon the melted white chocolate over each marshmallow to create a dripping, melting snow effect.
- Add facial features: Use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to draw eyes, a smile, and buttons. Use orange decorating gel to create the snowman’s nose.
- Set decorations: Let the decorated cookies set at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator to firm up the chocolate and gels.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh marshmallows and melt white chocolate gently to avoid burning.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter if allergies are a concern.
- Ensure cookies cool slightly before decorating to prevent melting of gels and chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, holiday cookies, snowman cookies, festive cookies, marshmallow cookies, white chocolate, holiday treats
