Bear Paw Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Bear Paw Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a creative and fun twist on the classic peanut butter blossoms. These soft, chewy cookies are topped with a chocolate paw print design, making them perfect for holidays, themed parties, or any fun occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookie, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar (plus extra for rolling)
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
For the Chocolate Paw Print:
1/4 cup Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting disks (or chocolate chips)
3 milk chocolate chips (for the paw pads)
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda. Stir until the dough is smooth and thick.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them lightly in sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the Cookies:
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are slightly puffy but not overly browned.
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Remove from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes.
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Add the Paw Print:
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As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press the chocolate melting disks into the center of each cookie.
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Press three milk chocolate chips into the center of the melted chocolate to form the paw pads.
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Allow the cookies to cool completely and let the chocolate set.
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Serve:
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Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container and enjoy!
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Notes
Variations:
Different Chocolate: Swap the milk chocolate for dark chocolate or white chocolate if preferred.
Peanut Butter Variations: Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
Gluten-Free: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if needed.
