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Peanut Butter Christmas Cookies

These delightful Peanut Butter Christmas Cookies combine creamy peanut butter with festive sprinkles, creating a must-have treat for the holiday season. Perfect for sharing or enjoying with milk, they evoke warmth and joy in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup softened butter Adds richness and a creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens cookies to perfection.
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Introduces deep, caramel notes.
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter The star of this recipe, creamy and flavorful.
  • 1 piece egg Binds the ingredients for a tender cookie.
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure to the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise to a soft fluffy texture.
  • Wilton pearlized nonpareil Christmas sprinkles For a festive touch.
  • Peppermint Hershey’s Kisses or any kind A delightful chocolate topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure even baking.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat your softened butter with your granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Blend in your flour and baking soda until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in a few tablespoons of sprinkles for added color and crunch.
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough into balls and place them a couple of inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges turn light golden brown.
  3. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes then press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the top of each cookie.
  4. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts to the dough. You can swap out the Hershey’s Kisses for chocolate chips or caramels for a unique twist. Use a cookie scoop for evenly-sized cookies and consistent baking.