PEPPERMINT SNOWMAN COOKIES

Jessica — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:13:13 +0000

Peppermint Snowman Cookies bring festive cheer to any winter gathering with their delightful presentation and delicious flavor. These peppermint cocoa cookies, stuffed with peppermint patties and adorned with candy-covered snowmen, offer a fun twist on traditional holiday treats.

Creating these chocolate Christmas cookies is not only a creative way to enjoy baking but also a great opportunity for family and friends to come together. The process of assembling the snowman decorations allows for plenty of customization, making each cookie unique. With a few simple ingredients and steps, anyone can craft these charming peppermint cookies while satisfying their sweet tooth.

Fun & Festive Treats – Chocolate Snowman Cookies

Chocolate Snowman Cookies are a delightful winter treat. They combine rich chocolate flavor with a fun snowman design, perfect for holiday gatherings.

These cookies feature a gooey peppermint patty center. When baked, the chocolate cookie exterior becomes soft and chewy, providing a pleasing texture contrast. These cookies not only taste great but look festive on any dessert table. They are easy to make and allow for creative decoration.

Families can enjoy making these cookies together, enhancing the holiday spirit. Providing a combination of flavors and visual appeal, Chocolate Snowman Cookies are sure to be a hit!

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cookie Recipe

Simple ingredients. You’ll need some basic baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, and eggs. But you’ll also need some candies for dressing up your snowman. These ingredients are all pretty easy to find in your local grocery store. Although, they can also be a great way to use up leftover holiday candies.
Easy steps. You won’t need too much effort to make these cookies because they come together pretty simply. This is great for those of us that just want to get to the fun part- decorating!
Fun customizations. The snowman design allows for personal touches. Decorate with different candies for a unique look. Swap out candy colors and placements, or even the candies themselves. It may be the same recipe, but every cookie can have its own personality.

Peppermint Stuffed Cookie Ingredients

Butter: You will need ½ cup of butter (equal to one stick) for rich tasting cookies.

Sugars: Use ¾ cups of brown sugar and 2 TBSP of granulated white sugar, for a chewy sweet cookie texture.

Egg: Adding 1 large egg will help bind the ingredients together well.

Vanilla extract: For a fantastic flavor enhancer, use 2 tsp of vanilla extract.

Flour: The structural base of this recipe is 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour.

Cocoa: For a rich chocolatey taste, use ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Baking soda: You need ½ tsp of baking soda to help these cookies to puff up nicely as they bake.

Salt: To enhance the flavors in this cookie dough, add in ¼ tsp of salt.

Peppermint patties: You’ll need 6 peppermint patties for one inside each cookie, for the “stuffed” look we are going for.

Marshmallows: For the snowman heads, you need 6 large marshmallows.

Almond bark: Use 1 pound of almond bark to coat the cookies with, this will be made to look like melted snow on the snowman.

Candies: For added decorations on your snowman, you need a few orange gumdrops, Twizzler pull and peels, 3 of each red and green gumdrops, as well as some black frosting. You can buy the frosting in a pipeable bag from the baking aisle at your grocery store.

How to make Peppermint Snowman Cookies

Prep

Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, and then set it aside.

Make dough

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.

Then add in the egg and vanilla extract, mix again until combined.

Next stir in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until the mixture forms a soft dough.

Chill

Proceed to separate the dough into 6 equal size balls, place a peppermint patty into the middle of each ball, then form the dough up and around the patty, covering it completely.

Continue to roll it back into a ball shape and place it onto the baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

Bake

Get the oven preheating to 350 degrees F. When to temperature, place the cookies in the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes.

Be sure to allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Assemble

Place the almond bark into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until melted and smooth.

Then dip the bottom of each large marshmallow into the almond bark mixture and then place them onto the top of each cookie.

Proceed to spoon the remaining melted almond bark over the top of each marshmallow and allow it to cover the marshmallow and the top of the cookie so that it looks like a puddle shape.

Repeat for all cookies and allow them to cool and set for about 10-15 minutes.

Decorate

After that take a peeled strip from the Twizzlers and wrap it around each marshmallow like a scarf.

Then cut the orange gum drops into tiny triangles for carrot noses and use the black frosting for dotting the eyes on your snowman heads.

To make the ear muffs, use the frosting to create a line across the top of each marshmallow. Now, cut the flat bottom off of 6 red gum drops and 6 green gumdrops. Place the flat part onto the sides of the snowman heads, one on each side to create ear muffs.

Serve the completed cookies immediately and enjoy!

Presentation Ideas for Snowman Chocolate Cookies

To elevate the visual appeal of peppermint snowman cookies, consider using a few simple decoration techniques.

Icing: Royal icing works well for detailing, such as buttons and eyes.

Fondant: Using fondant for the snowman’s scarf adds color and texture.

Sprinkles: For an added festive touch, sprinkle with edible glitter or crushed candy canes.

Presentation: Display cookies on a platter adorned with holiday-themed decorations for impact. Incorporating small props, like miniature Christmas trees or snowmen figurines, enhances the festive atmosphere.

Peppermint Snowman Cookies

Course Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Peppermint Snowman Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Chill 30

Total Time 57

Servings cookies

Calories 899kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
2 TBSP white sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cup flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
6 peppermint patties

Snowman Candy Toppings

6 large marshmallows
1 lb. white almond bark
2 Orange gumdrops
6 Twizzler pull and peels
12 Red and green dum drops
Black frosting

Instructions

Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, and then set it aside.
Make dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. Stir in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt until the mixture forms a dough.
Chill: Separate the dough into 6 balls and then place a peppermint patty into the middle of each ball and then form the dough up and around the patty, covering it completely. Roll it back into a ball shape and place it onto the baking sheet and in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
Bake: Get the oven preheating to 350 degrees F. When to temperature, place the cookies in the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Assemble: Place the almond bark into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until melted and smooth. Dip the bottom of each large marshmallow into the almond bark mixture and then place them onto the top of each cookie. Spoon the remaining melted almond bark over the top of each marshmallow and allow it to cover the marshmallow and the top of the cookie so that it looks like a puddle shape. Repeat for all cookies and allow to cool and set for 10-15 minutes.
Decorate: Take a peeled strip from the Twizzlers and wrap it around each marshmallow like a scarf. Cut the orange gum drops into tiny triangles for carrot noses and use the black frosting for dotting the eyes on your snowman heads.
To make the earmuffs, use the frosting to create a line across the top of each marshmallow. Cut the flat bottom off 6 red gum drops and 6 green gumdrops. Place the flat part onto the sides of the snowman heads, one on each side to create earmuffs. Serve the completed cookies immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Store snowman cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and they will last up to 5 days.

For longer storage, they can be refrigerated, but be sure to bring them back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

How long are snowman cookies good for?

Peppermint snowman cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This method helps to retain moisture and prevent the cookies from becoming stale.

Can I freeze melted snowman cookies?

Yes! These cookies actually freeze very well. To do this, allow them to set completely before storing in an airtight container and freezing them for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw for several minutes on the counter or for several hours in the fridge before eating. Note that quick thawing of the cookies will cause the almond bark to “sweat,” which is normal but could cause the colors in the frosting and candies to “bleed” onto the white chocolate.

Are there alternatives to peppermint patties for stuffing in the chocolate cookies?

Yes, there are several alternatives to peppermint patties. Options include peanut butter cups, chocolate mint candies, or even chocolate chips for a simpler flavor. Each alternative offers a unique twist on the classic peppermint flavor while maintaining the cookie’s festive appeal.

Is it possible to make peppermint snowman cookies in advance?

Peppermint snowman cookies can be made in advance. To keep the decorations intact, allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating. Store them in a single layer in an airtight container. If stacked, use parchment paper between layers to prevent damage to the decorations.

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