Name: Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 24 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg at room temperature; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp corn starch; 1/4 tsp salt; 9 white chocolate peanut butter cups; 2/3 cup white chocolate chips (melted); 3 tablespoons black candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted); 1 tablespoon orange candy melts (melted)

Ingredients

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

1/2 cup butter (softened)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 egg (at room temperature)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tbsp corn starch

1/4 tsp salt

9 white chocolate peanut butter cups

2/3 cup white chocolate chips (melted)

3 tablespoons black candy melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)

1 tablespoon orange candy melts (melted)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, smooth peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

Step 3: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated and the dough comes together.

Step 4: Using a large cookie scoop, portion out 9 equal dough balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, then gently flatten each to about 3/4 inch thickness. Bake for 9 minutes.

Step 5: Remove cookies from the oven and immediately unwrap the white chocolate peanut butter cups. Place one upside down on top of each warm cookie, gently pressing it into the surface.

Step 6: Melt the white chocolate chips by microwaving them in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted white chocolate onto each cookie, placing it over the peanut butter cup.

Step 7: Carefully hold the baking sheet with oven mitts and tap it gently up and down on the counter. This helps the white chocolate spread evenly, creating the melted snowman effect.

Step 8: Melt the black candy melts (or semi-sweet chocolate chips) and orange candy melts in 15-30 second bursts in the microwave. Transfer the melted chocolates to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off.

Step 9: Pipe eyes, smiles, and buttons onto each cookie using the black melted chocolate. Use the orange melted chocolate to create the snowman’s nose. Allow the decorations to set before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a softer cookie, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes and allow the cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet.

Substitute almond butter for peanut butter if you have allergies.

Use colored candy melts in different shades to customize your snowmen’s details and get creative with decorations.

If you prefer, swap the white chocolate peanut butter cups for regular peanut butter cups or white chocolate discs.

FAQs

Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before scooping and baking.

What if I don’t have candy melts?

You can substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for the black candy melts and use orange frosting or colored icing for the nose. Just be sure to melt the chocolate carefully and pipe carefully with a small spoon or toothpick.