Description
These charming Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the festive spirit of winter. With their rich peanut butter flavor and playful snowman design, they are perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Mini chocolate chips
- Confectioners' sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until blended, forming a thick batter.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Step 7: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Decorate with mini chocolate chips for the snowman's eyes, mouth, and buttons.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending. You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.