Peanut Butter Blossoms
Updated Oct 11, 2025
Peanut butter blossom cookies, also known as Hershey kiss cookies made with a sugar rolled peanut butter cookie base with a milk chocolate Hershey kiss.
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TRY MY PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES!
To me, a peanut butter blossom, or Hershey Kiss cookie, whichever you prefer to call it, is like if a chocolate chip cookie, peanut butter cookie, and a Snickerdoodle cookie all got together and said, “How can we combine our greatness?!” Oh, I know a PB cookie base, sandy sugar coating outside, and a big, oversized chocolate kiss at the top with a slightly crumbly yet tender and oh-so-satisfying texture. I mean, you can’t go wrong here! I am going to show you how to make the BEST Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, and I promise every bite will bring a wave of nostalgia and comfort.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Ingredients
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Crunchy peanut butter or your favorite nut butter also works. Here’s how to make homemade almond butter and homemade cashew butter.
- Hershey’s Kisses: I use milk chocolate, but dark chocolate or any flavor works. You can also use your favorite bite-sized candy, like peanut butter cups or Rolos.
- Dry ingredients: All-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet ingredients: Unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Ingredients
For The Cookies:
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup creamy sweetened peanut butter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
To Finish:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 Milk Chocolate Hershey Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar at medium speed for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed for 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix at low speed until no streaks of flour remain. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and set in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop 12 dough balls onto each prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Roll into even balls, then coat each in sugar. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed up and the edges are set.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Working quickly, press a Hershey's Kiss into each peanut butter blossom, then transfer to a cooling rack until the cookies cool and the chocolate sets.
Equipment
Notes
- My Top Tip: Use room temperature ingredients. Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature before you start. This helps them mix into the batter more easily.
- Storage: Store the peanut butter blossoms in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need to stack them, place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking. The cookies will last for up to 7 days at room temperature, and up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Freezing: Freeze the peanut butter blossoms in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Add nuts. Mix in a handful of chopped peanuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Or, add chips. Stir mini chocolate chips or toffee bits into the dough for even more flavor.
- Upgrade the finishing sugar. Instead of granulated sugar, roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar or sanding sugar before baking.
Recipe Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients. Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature before you start. This helps them mix into the batter more easily.
- Don’t rush the stand mixer. Spend ample time creaming together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars. This incorporates air into the dough and makes lighter, fluffier cookies.
- Don’t skip the chill time. Placing the dough in the fridge before baking is crucial to the shape and texture of the cookies. You can even increase the time to 1 hour if you have time.
- Add the kisses gently. If you press the Hershey’s kisses into the peanut butter blossoms too hard, the cookies might crack.
FAQs
The cookie dough might be too warm. Make sure you chill it for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Yes, you can prepare the dough, shape it into balls, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking. You can also freeze the dough balls for longer storage. If you’re baking from frozen, just add a couple of minutes to the baking time.
Comments
Loved making these with my grandkids. So good!
Yay, so happy you all enjoyed making them!! Thank you!
My kids loved them! I felt it’s too heavy and filling. But we all agreed they were delish!
So happy you all loved them!! Yay! Thanks, Arwa!
Oh my peanut butter goodness! This recipe is perfectly simple! I made with a high quality butter. The only change I made is I decreased the sugar and adjusted the ratio for more brown sugar and less white sugar because I love brown sugar. They came out so perfect! And the kids finished them off quickly with a glass of cold white milk. Yummy!
Love how you made it your own!! Thanks, Ghada! So glad you and your kids liked them!!
My son loves these and I also sub some with the baby Reese cups😍
Oh what a fun way to top these, thanks for sharing!
These were a hit with my family for Christmas. They have such great peanut butter flavor.
Peanut Butter Blossoms are always a Christmas must have but this particular recipe has been used 5 times since the beginning of December & the kids have already requested to make them again for New Years!
Definitely worth making.
“So good”
Yay! I’m so happy to hear!
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Followed the recipe and they turned out exactly like the photos!
So glad you liked them!
These peanut butter blossom cookies were so soft and good, they were very easy to prep and make. Perfect to make and eat year round!
Yumna, I love the addition of dipping the balls in sugar! My husband LOVED these!!
I loooooooved this recipe! It’s just great! I didn’t have peanut butter nor Hershey’s kisses l, so I used almond butter and pieces of dark chocolate instead… They were perfect!!!
And I loved that they’re so easy to make, but at the same time, so special and different! Thanks a lot!!!
Yum, what a nice combo. Glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Such an easy recipe and delicious crowd favorite cookie! My son said “so good” just like you!
So easy and delicious! Perfect for an emergency sweet craving
Made these with my son and they were absolutely delicious! It was so nice that the recipe was so easy my son could help with almost every step!
Made these for a cookie exchange at work! They are soo pretty and soo good!
Just wanted to add they I got 3rd place with these cookies at my work cookie exchange!
These cookies are a house favorite! We can never keep them on the serving platter long enough to have to store them away. Easy recipe to follow! Thank you!
So happy you like them!
Made these today with my granddaughters and they turned out amazing! Thanks for another great recipe.
Happy holidays!
So happy to hear that, Sue and a Happy Holidays to you as well!
Made the cookies as a treat for my office family and they couldn’t get enough! Love to spread the cheer..specially when it tastes so delicious!
So happy to hear that!! Thank you for sharing with your office family, Sam!
I am making these cookies now. They are delicious and look good too. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re so welcome! I hope they turned out amazing for you!
Even though I forgot to spray my pan and my cookies all broke, the flavor was so good!
Oh no!! I am so sorry to hear that, Salma! I am glad they still tasted good though!!
I couldn’t find the Hershey’s chocolates but I made the cookies according to the rest of the recipe and it was so good as you always say. The recipe is so detailed and it was really easy after I printed it. From the ingredients to the steps everything so easy to understand. They came out really well and my friends also loved them.
So happy to hear that everyone loved them! Thanks so much for making them and sharing with your friends!
I love peanut butter cookies of any kind and these are delicious. I always like to experiment so I topped them with a peanut butter cup and chocolate drizzle. They were pretty and tasty!
I just made these for a cookie exchange between friends and they were a hit! These bring back memories of growing up and are a perfect holiday cookie! Thank you!
So happy to hear that!! Thank you for making them and sharing with your friends!
This was quick easy and turned out perfectly.
So happy to hear that, Sheryl!
Wow! It’s so delicious!!! My kids loved it so much! When I made it the second time, I used dark chocolate chips instead of the kisses, it was still so good!
Thank you for the recipe! Adding to my favorite list now!
Oo I love that idea! Love dark chocolate!!
This is the perfect example of a low-effort, high-reward recipe! The cookies were seriously delicious. For how little effort it took to make these cookies, I consider them a huge success. If you’re looking for a classic recipe, this is a great recipe to start.
Thank you so much, Alma!
amazing! i don’t like peanut butter at all but this cookie was amazing.
Thank you so much, Rand!
Would love to make these, but I live in the Netherlands and dont know how much grams a stick of butter is.
Love all of your contend Yumna! ❤️
Hi Habiba, thank you for the feedback! I don’t include grams as I do not bake in those metrics. But you can always Google and see if what pops up sounds right. I hope you get to make the cookies!
Peanut butter blossom cookies are seriously amazing! The soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base is packed with that rich and nutty flavor we all love. it’s like a match made in cookie heaven!These cookies are perfect for any occasion. Trust me, they won’t last long once you start munching on them! Give them a try and you’ll be hooked.
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
They’re so delicious!! I’m not much of a baker but these were so easy to make. A family favorite now and so great for the holidays!
So glad you liked them!!
I made these cookies. It wasn’t hard to make. For some reason I only got 17 cookies instead of 24. Maybe my scoop was a little large. I don’t know. They’re delicate cookies though so you have to be careful transferring them to the cookie sheet.
The amount of cookies it makes does depend on the cookie school size, what size did you use?
This recipe is a must-try! These cookies are the perfect addition to any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy nights in with a cup of tea. I also appreciate the simplicity of it, because I am still a beginning baker lol. Can’t wait to try!
Thank you so much!!
I made these! They are tasty and super easy to make!
I really like this recipe because it allows there to be more of a rich flavor in the cookie and the chocolate on top just adds a nice sweet touch.
Thank you so much!!
my favorite peanut butter cookie and you can never mess it up!
Yes!! It’s so good!