Peanut Butter Blossoms - this Recipe is Perfection - Soft, Chewy and Easy to make. (2024)

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are my all-time favorite holiday cookie and this recipe is the BEST! These cookies are so easy to make and turn out perfect every single time.

Want more peanut desserts? Try these: Peanut Butter Balls, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cups, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.

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Thank you for the wonderful recipe. The peanut blossoms turned out perfect. I will be making these cookies again.

Easy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

You just can’t beat a peanut butter cookie with a Hershey’s kiss in the middle. The most delicious combo that everyone loves and a staple for any Christmas cookie tray. These delicious cookies are small, but they’re loaded with peanut butter flavor. The dough is a simple sugar cookie dough with the added addition of peanut butter.

This is a great Holiday cookie recipe that the kids will have fun making because it’s so easy. They love to roll the cookies into the sugar and press the chocolate kiss in the center. They also love the taste testing of course!

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What You’ll Need

These cookies may look fancy, but the ingredients are so simple! Here’s what you’ll need to make peanut butter blossoms. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for specific amounts.

  • Light Brown Sugar – You can also use dark brown sugar if that is what you have on hand.
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Butter – I recommend using unsalted butter
  • Peanut Butter – Use a smooth, not chunky, peanut butter
  • Egg
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Kosher Salt
  • Chocolate Kisses
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How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms

These cookies are always a favorite for Christmas so we like to package them up in festive Holiday cans as gifts. They are a guaranteed winner with everyone. They are also the first cookies to disappear from a cookie tray. Here’s how to make them:

  • Cream the butters and sugars. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, softened butter and peanut butter using a hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, just for a couple of minutes.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and beat on low until fully combined.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with a cookie mat or parchment paper and set aside.
  • Pour sugar onto a small plate. Set aside. We are going to use this sugar to coat the cookoe dough.
  • Form your cookies. Shape 1 1/2 Tablespoons of cookie dough into a 1 inch ball using your hands. Gently roll balls in the bowl of granulated sugar to coat on all sides.
  • Bake. Place approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet and bake 9-10 minutes, until lightly brown and tops of cookies look a bit cracked.
  • Add the Hershey kiss! Press a Hershey chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, then remove to a cooling rack to continue cooling.

Tips for the Best Cookies

  • Add the chocolate at the right time. Don’t try to add the chocolate kisses before baking. They will melt in the oven!
  • Let them cool. The chocolate will need time to harden after you add it to the baked cookies. The chocolate kisses will soften for the first hour or so after added to the cookie, but will harden back up.
  • Experiment with flavors. You can add different flavors of kisses to the cookie. I think Hershey makes a dark chocolate that would be delicious!
  • Make extra! Doubling this recipe wouldn’t be a bad idea. Everyone will snatch theses up fast!
  • No special equipment needed. You can use a stand mixer for this recipe, but it’s really not needed. A hand mixer will work just fine.
  • Don’t forget to chill the dough. It keeps the cookie holding it’s shape and prevents spreading.
  • Add the additional sugar is optional. The top photo above shows the cookie without the added sugar. We prefer these cookies rolled in the sugar, but like it both ways.
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How to Store

It is important to let your cookies cool completely before storing them. The chocolate kisses in the middle need time to harden before the cookies are stored. Once your cookies have cooled to room temperature, I recommend storing them side-by-side in airtight containers on the counter. They will last for up to 7 days.

Can I Freeze These?

I have never tried to freeze the already baked cookies, but you can definitely freeze the dough. Roll 2 balls of dough and then cover with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer. When ready to use, transfer the frozen dough to the fridge and thaw overnight. Then proceed to roll the 1-inch cookie balls and proceed with directions.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms are my all time favorite cookie recipe for the Holidays and this recipe is the BEST! These peanut butter blossom cookies are so easy to make and turn out perfect every single time.

Servings: 36 cookies

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 9 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 40 chocolate kisses unwrapped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, softened butter and peanut butter using a hand mixer. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, just for a couple of minutes.

  • Add in the egg and vanilla, beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, and beat on low until fully combined.

  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with a cookie mat or parchment paper and set aside.

  • Add the additional 1/2 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl, and set aside.

  • Shape 1 1/2 Tablespoons of cookie dough into a 1 inch ball using your hands. Gently roll balls in the bowl of granulated sugar to coat on all sides. Place approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet and bake 9-10 minutes, until lightly brown and tops of cookies look a bit cracked.

  • Press a Hershey chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie, then remove to a cooling rack to continue cooling.

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Nutrition

Serving: 36cookies | Calories: 113.85kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.39g | Protein: 1.77g | Fat: 6.04g | Saturated Fat: 2.93g | Cholesterol: 13.91mg | Sodium: 70.91mg | Potassium: 32.28mg | Fiber: 0.41g | Sugar: 11.74g | Vitamin A: 87.29IU | Calcium: 16.2mg | Iron: 0.28mg

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FAQs

Why did my peanut butter blossoms go flat? ›

Why are my peanut butter blossoms flat? If you do not chill your dough before baking, the cookies will spread and look flat. Chilling allows the butter in the cookie dough to resolidify making for a plump end result.

What is Baskin Robbins peanut butter blossom? ›

Perfectly paired with classics like decadent Chocolate Fudge and timeless Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Blossom features sweet and salty peanut butter ice cream, chocolate chips, peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough pieces, and rich fudge swirls.

Why are my peanut butter blossoms dry? ›

The main reason why your peanut butter blossom cookies may come out dry is if you add too much flour so be sure to use a scale or measure carefully without packing the flour into the measuring cup.

How many calories are in one peanut butter blossom cookie? ›

Why You'll Love These Peanut Butter Blossoms. Creamy peanut butter cookies with sweet, melty chocolate make the best quick treat! Easy and quick to make, you'll love these classic cookies. Less than 90 calories per cookie!!

What happens if you don't flatten peanut butter cookies? ›

Peanut butter cookies don't spread as they cook, so you have to flatten them before hand. This ensures that the middle will cook through before the outside burns. As for the pattern created, it actually creates slightly more surface area, so you'll get more browning at the extra edges that you create.

Why do my peanut butter cookies not taste like peanut butter? ›

The most common mistake with peanut butter cookies is using the wrong type of peanut butter. The BEST peanut butter for today's cookies is a processed creamy peanut butter, preferably Jif or Skippy.

What is the peanut butter blossom flavor of the month? ›

Baskin-Robbins' January Flavor of the Month Is Peanut Butter Blossom. The new flavor features a perfectly salty-sweet peanut butter ice cream as a base. Plus, it has chunks of peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chips scattered throughout as well as ribbons of fudge swirled through the ice cream.

What is Baskin-Robbins most popular flavor? ›

The top 5 selling Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines 'n Cream and Chocolate Chip. Jamoca® Almond Fudge ice cream was first developed to be made from coffee brewed on the premises of each of the fifteen manufacturing facilities.

What Flavours did Baskin-Robbins discontinued? ›

Baskin Robbins Apple Pie A La Mode

Although this pie-inspired flavor had reasonable success, it quickly went into the "Deep Freeze" of flavorful favorites, never to be seen in stores again. Baskin Robbins' "Deep Freeze" of discontinued flavors also includes Boston Creme Pie, Fluffernut, and Root Beer Float.

How can you tell if peanut butter is rancid? ›

You'll be able to tell fairly quickly tell if your peanut butter has turned rancid: It will have a metallic, bitter and almost stale smell. It may also be darker and dried out in appearance. If it's natural peanut butter, it may be moldy. Any of these features signal it's time to throw away your jar of peanut butter.

Why is my homemade peanut butter not creamy? ›

If your homemade peanut butter is not creamy, it is likely due to not blending the peanuts long enough. Try blending for a few more minutes or adding a small amount of oil to help make it creamier.

How much sugar is in a peanut butter blossom? ›

Amount/Serving%DV*Amount/Serving
Sat. Fat 1.3g6%Dietary Fiber 0.2g
Trans Fat 0gSugars 3.2g
Cholesterol 3.7mg1%Protein 0.9g
Sodium 19.6mg1%
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What is the history of the peanut blossom cookie? ›

Overview. The cookie originated in Gibsonburg, Ohio, as an entry into the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. The cookie was originally named Black-eyed Susans, but was renamed by Pillsbury to the Peanut Butter Blossom cookie.

Are peanut butter Girl Scout cookies healthy? ›

Peanut Butter Patties® aka Tagalongs®

The sugar and calorie counts aren't too bad, but the Tagalongs® contain partially hydrogenated oil, which can increase your risk of heart disease and may even increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, says Cassetty.

How do you keep peanut butter cookies from flattening? ›

Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Coating your baking sheet with nonstick spray or butter creates an overly greasy foundation, causing the cookies to spread. I always recommend a silicone baking mat because they grip onto the bottom of your cookie dough, preventing the cookies from spreading too much.

How do you keep peanut butter cookies from going flat? ›

To get those perfect cookies every time that don't go too flat, you want room temperature butter. Room temperature butter is especially important during the creaming process of making your cookie dough in order to trap air. Room temperature butter should be about 68-70oF.

How do you keep peanut butter firm? ›

It's quite simple actually. All you have to do is store the peanut butter jar upside-down in the fridge. Once you're ready to spread or scoop just flip the jar over, open it, and scoop—no stirring required!

Why did my peanut butter cookies crumble? ›

Why are my cookies dry and crumbly? This is most likely a classic case of using too much flour. It's crucial to properly measure the flour in this recipe, as even 1 extra tablespoon of flour can completely change the structure of the cookies. You also might have over baked them!

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