# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Shaping and Decorating
10 - 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles or sliced almonds
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape each into a small oval with a tapered end to resemble a pinecone.
07 - Place shaped dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Using clean tweezers or a small knife tip, gently press chocolate sprinkles or sliced almonds at an angle into the dough starting from the tapered end upwards, mimicking pinecone scales.
09 - Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a snowy finish before serving.
