# What You’ll 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 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 (for pinecone scales)
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
# How to Make It:
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 softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions. Shape each into a small oval with one tapered end resembling a pinecone.
07 - Place shaped dough on prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
08 - Using tweezers or a small knife tip, gently press chocolate sprinkles or sliced almonds at an angle onto dough starting from tapered end upwards to mimic pinecone scales.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
