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There’s something undeniably good about a homemade Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie. They are just the right amount of sweet, slightly salty, peanut buttery, and topped with a shiny Hershey’s Kiss that adds the perfect amount of chocolate. The sugary coating on the outside adds a unique, sandy-like texture that really makes these Hershey Kiss cookies pop. This is one cookie that has all the things!
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- Why you’ll love these peanut butter kiss cookies
- Ingredients to make classic peanut butter blossoms
- How to make the best peanut butter blossoms
- Tips for making the Best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Popular substitutions & additions
- How to Store & Reheat Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- More Cookie recipes:
- Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
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, oversize 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.
Why you’ll love these peanut butter kiss cookies
- No-Fuss Recipe: This is a pretty straightforward recipe. You mix, chill, roll, bake, and press that iconic chocolate kiss on top. Nothing complicated, but the result? Absolutely spectacular.
- Common Ingredients: You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your kitchen right now. Peanut butter blossoms are one of those cookies you can whip up on a whim without a special trip to the grocery store.
- All-Around Crowd-Pleaser: Whether it’s a last-minute bake sale contribution, holiday dessert, or just a weeknight treat, these cookies never fail to please. They’re loved by both kids and adults alike.
- Fun to Make: Baking these Hershey Kiss cookies is a blast, especially if you’ve got little ones. They love getting their hands messy rolling the dough and, of course, placing the Hershey’s Kiss on top.
Ingredients to make classic peanut butter blossoms
- Unsalted Butter: Part of the base of the cookies. Remember, it should be at room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
- Creamy Sweetened Peanut Butter: It gives the cookies a deeply nutty, wonderfully sweet flavor that is hard to resist.
- Light Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: I use a combination of these two sugars to give the pb cookies a perfect balance of sweetness, while contributing to their irresistible chewy texture.
- Egg: This serves as the binding agent, holding all the ingredients together. A room-temperature egg will blend smoothly into the dough.
- Vanilla Extract: A touch of vanilla goes a long way in boosting the flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: This is what gives the peanut butter blossom cookies their structure. It helps to bind all the ingredients together and provides the perfect canvas for the flavors to shine.
- Baking Soda: This helps the cookies rise and achieve that soft chewy inside, while still being delightfully crispy on the outside.
- Salt: A pinch of salt does wonders in balancing out the sweetness of the cookies and enhancing the overall flavor.
The Finishing Touch
- Granulated Sugar: This is used to coat the cookie dough balls before baking, giving them a beautiful sparkling finish and some additional texture.
- Milk Chocolate Hershey Kisses: These are the final piece of peanut butter blossoms. The kiss of chocolate on top complements the nuttiness of the cookie and takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Without the chocolate kiss, there would be no pb blossom cookie!
How to make the best peanut butter blossoms
The secret to making the best peanut butter blossoms is to use high-quality, room temperature ingredients. Trust me on this the difference is real!
Make cookie dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Cream the ingredients together.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix.
- Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture.
- Roll the cookie dough into even balls with your hands.
- Then coat each in sugar.
Bake the Hershey kiss cookies
- Place the sugar-coated peanut butter cookies on a baking sheet and pop in the oven.
- Remove cookies from the oven. Working quickly, press a Hershey Kiss into each cookie, then transfer to a cooling rack until the cookies are cool and the chocolate is set.
Tips for making the Best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Don’t skip the chill time. Placing the dough in fridge before baking is crucial to the shape and texture of the cookies so be sure to plan for it. You can even increase it to one hour if you have time.
- Proper Creaming: Spend ample time creaming together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars. This process incorporates air into the dough and results in a lighter, fluffier cookie.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter and egg are at room temperature before you start. This helps them incorporate more smoothly into the mixture and creates a uniform texture.
- Don’t Overbake: The peanut butter blossom cookies should be soft and chewy. Remove them from the oven when they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center. They’ll continue to cook a bit on the hot baking sheet.
- Press Gently: When it’s time to add the Hershey Kisses, gently press them into the hot cookies. But be careful not to press too hard, you don’t want the cookie to crack too much.
Popular substitutions & additions
- Swap the Hershey Kisses. You can use your favorite candy like a peanut butter cup or a rolo!
- Alternative Nut Butter: If peanut butter isn’t your thing, you can swap it out with equal amounts of almond butter or cashew butter.
- Dark Chocolate Kisses: For a less sweet version, try replacing the milk chocolate Hershey Kisses with dark chocolate ones.
- Add Nuts: For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in some chopped peanuts or almonds to the dough.
- Substitute the Sugar: For a different flavor profile, you can replace the granulated sugar used to coat the cookies with coarse sugar for a more robust crunch.
Remember, baking is as much a science as it is an art. Feel free to experiment and adjust based on your preferences and dietary needs. And most importantly, enjoy the process!
How to Store & Reheat Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
To store, place your peanut butter blossoms in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. If you need to stack the cookies, use a piece of wax or parchment paper between the layers to prevent the chocolate kisses from sticking to the bottom of the cookies on top.
Reheating is not typically necessary for these cookies as they’re fantastic at room temperature. However, if you wish to enjoy a warm cookie, you can place it in a preheated oven (350°F) for just a few minutes or microwave it for about 10 seconds. Remember, the chocolate kiss will melt if heated too long, so be careful!
How Long Will Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Last in the Fridge?
These cookies will last about a week at room temperature, but if you need to store them longer, they can be refrigerated. In the fridge, these cookies can last for up to 2 weeks, but be sure to store them in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.
Can I Freeze Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies?
Yes, you absolutely can! To freeze Hershey Kiss cookies, first let them cool completely. Then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy a cookie, simply let it thaw at room temperature.
Absolutely! Crunchy peanut butter will give your cookies some added texture. Just make sure to use the same amount as indicated in the recipe.
Not at all. If you prefer another type of chocolate or even a different candy, feel free to experiment!
This might be due to the cookie dough being too warm. Try chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
Yes, you can prepare the dough, shape it into balls, and refrigerate for up to 3 days before baking. You can also freeze the dough balls for longer storage. Just add a couple of minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
Peanut butter blossoms will always be one of my favorites. With their soft, peanut-buttery goodness, and that cute chocolate kiss nestled right in the center, they’re bound to win the hearts of both kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect mix of simplicity and charm in a cookie.
More Cookie recipes:
- Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
- Dark Chocolate Cookies
- Oatmeal Apple Cookies
- Trail Mix Cookies
- Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cardamom Cookies
- Pistachio Cookies
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
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 butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar at medium speed for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and egg and vanilla extract. Mix at medium speed for 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 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 and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon-size spring loaded cookie scoop, scoop 12 dough balls on 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 have puffed up and the edges have set.
- Remove cookies from the oven. Working quickly, press a Hershey Kiss into each cookie, then transfer to a cooling rack until the cookies are cool and the chocolate is set.
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Nutrition
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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!