Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat
Get into the holiday spirit with these Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies, topped with a delightful chocolate Christmas tree for an extra seasonal touch. These cookies blend the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the warm spice of cinnamon, creating a perfectly balanced, sweet-and-spicy treat that’s ideal for holiday gatherings. Adding a festive chocolate Christmas tree on top makes them not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them the perfect cookie for your holiday dessert table.
Why You’ll Love Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies combine two beloved flavors—peanut butter and cinnamon—to create a unique twist on the classic peanut butter cookie. The cinnamon adds warmth and depth, complementing the creamy peanut butter perfectly. The result is a soft, chewy cookie with just the right amount of spice.
The best part? These cookies are easy to make, and they fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of cinnamon and peanut butter as they bake. Whether you’re preparing them for a holiday party, a cookie exchange, or a fun family baking day, they’re sure to become a holiday favorite.
Festive Touch with Chocolate Christmas Trees
For the holiday season, I’ve added a whimsical twist to these cookies by topping them with a chocolate Christmas tree. The rich, smooth chocolate adds a delicious contrast to the spiced peanut butter cookie, and the tree design adds a festive, playful touch.
To create the chocolate Christmas trees, simply melt your favorite chocolate (dark or milk chocolate works best) and pipe or mold it into a tree shape. Let the chocolate harden, then gently place it on top of each cookie. It’s an easy way to dress up the cookies and make them stand out at any holiday gathering. Plus, who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter?
A Perfect Holiday Cookie
These Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies with chocolate trees aren’t just delicious—they also look beautiful on your holiday dessert platter. The cinnamon-infused peanut butter cookie base is soft and chewy, while the chocolate tree on top adds both flavor and festive flair. Whether you’re making them for Christmas or just to enjoy during the winter season, these cookies are sure to bring a little extra holiday cheer.
Why Cinnamon and Peanut Butter Work So Well Together
You might not think to pair cinnamon with peanut butter, but trust me—it works! The warm spice of cinnamon enhances the natural richness of peanut butter, giving the cookie a more complex, cozy flavor. It’s a subtle twist that takes these cookies from ordinary to extraordinary, perfect for the holiday season.
The cinnamon adds a holiday feel to these cookies, making them a great option if you’re looking for something different from the usual gingerbread or sugar cookies. And when you top them with chocolate, it’s a holiday dessert that’s truly special.
Easy to Make and Fun to Decorate
These cookies are perfect for a holiday baking project, especially if you want to get the kids involved. The dough comes together quickly, and decorating the cookies with chocolate Christmas trees is both fun and simple. You can even get creative with different chocolate designs or add festive sprinkles for extra color and texture.
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Cookies with chocolate Christmas trees are the ultimate festive treat. They combine warm, comforting flavors with a playful holiday twist, making them perfect for any seasonal occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at a holiday party, gifting them to friends, or simply enjoying them at home with a cup of cocoa, these cookies are sure to bring joy and holiday cheer.
Cinnamon Peanutbutter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp cinnamon
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the ½ cup salted butter and ¾ cup peanut butter. Cream together on medium speed for about a minute. Add the ¾ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar and beat for an additional 2 minutes.½ cup salted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup peanut butter, ¾ cup brown sugar
- Add the 1 tbsp whole milk, 1 large egg, and 2 tsp vanilla extract and beat to combine. Add the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until combined into a dough.1 tbsp whole milk, 1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take 2-3 tbsp chunks of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the sheet at least 2 inches apart and use the bottom on a glass to push them down until they are about 1 inch thick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the middles are still slightly soft. Let cool for 15 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool for an additional 15 minutes.
