Description
Discover a fun twist on a classic favorite with these Bear Paw Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies! Perfect for holiday baking or themed parties, these cookies are shaped like adorable bear paws and topped with chocolate accents for a delightful treat. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’ll become a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Decoration:
48 chocolate melting disks
144 chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, roll in extra sugar before baking. Bake for 7-9 minutes until puffy and soft.
- Decorate: Immediately after baking, press a chocolate disk into the center of each cookie and add three chocolate chips to form a paw print. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
Cookie Dough Storage: You can refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding extra time if needed.
Chocolate Substitutes: If chocolate melting disks are unavailable, use chocolate chips or chopped chocolate instead.
Avoid Overbaking: The cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven. They will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 48 cookies
- Calories: 133 kcal
