Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a cherished holiday tradition in our home, always disappearing faster than I can cool them—especially with my brothers sneaking a few straight off the tray. Their soft, chewy peanut butter base topped with a perfectly melty chocolate kiss makes them irresistible, and they never fail to bring back memories of baking together as a family. The best part? They’re really easy to whip up, requiring just a few ingredients and a few minutes of rolling creates a classic treat everyone will enjoy.
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
10 min Cook
30 min Total
36 Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- About 36 Hershey’s kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape and Roll: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are puffed.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookies may crack slightly around the edges—this is normal.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
