Peanut Butter Blossoms are timeless, classic cookies perfect for the holiday season. A peanut butter cookie topped with a chocolate kiss.
PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS COOKIES
If there is one cookie in this world I think needs to be on every cookie tray; it’s this Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookie recipe. I don’t think I’ve celebrated a holiday season or bake sale without these timeless treats!
Although most of you are probably familiar with these cookies, some of you may not be. These cookies have a soft peanut buttery cookie, rolled in sugar, then baked before being topped with a chocolate candy kiss.
RECIPE FOR PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the amount added to the recipe
- creamy peanut butter
- granulated sugar
- packed light brown sugar
- egg – I always use large eggs
- milk – use whatever kind you have on hand – or water
- vanilla extract
- Hershey’s Kisses – there are all kinds of varieties but for this recipe, I think milk chocolate is best. Dark chocolate would be another great choice! Feel free to experiment to find your favorite!
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer until well combined. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, if desired. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS FAQS
How to store Peanut Butter Blossoms?
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days.
How to freeze Peanut Butter Blossoms?
- Place the cookies in a freezer-safe airtight container with wax or parchment paper between the layer of cookies. Freeze for up to one month. Thaw at room temperature.
Why are my Peanut Butter Blossoms flat?
- Too much sugar or not enough flour. Be sure to measure your ingredients correctly.
RECIPE TIPS
- Be sure to use a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure to ensure all of your cookies are uniform in size.
- It’s best to keep the cookie dough right about 1-inch so they bake properly.
- For pretty holiday cookies, roll your cookie dough balls in colored sugar or sprinkles before baking.
- To ensure your kisses don’t over melt, you can refrigerate them before adding them to the tops of the cookies.
