# Ingredients:
→ 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 packed light brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ For Shaping and Decorating
10 - 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles or sliced almonds
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture; beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, shaping each into a small oval tapering one end to mimic a pinecone.
07 - Place shaped ovals on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Using tweezers or a small knife tip, gently press chocolate sprinkles or sliced almonds into dough at an angle starting from the tapered end upward to simulate pinecone scales.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are set and lightly golden.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Dust cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy appearance before serving.
