Easy and Delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

A previous version of this post for Peanut Butter Blossoms was published in December 2012. We took new photos and adjusted the recipe.

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a timeless cookie that has been enjoyed by generations. They’re easy to make and require no fancy ingredients, making them a perfect recipe for beginner bakers.

One of my favorite flavors, as you are well aware, is peanut butter.  What better way to celebrate the holidays than to mix peanut butter and chocolate? These peanut butter blossoms are really easy to make *cue eye rolls* trust me, they are! Remember when I made those pumpkin truffles? All you’ll need is a bag of peanut butter mix, and Hershey Kisses. The majority of your time will be unwrapping the Hershey Kisses.

History

These delicious delectables were created in 1957 when Freda Smith in Ohio pressed a Hershey Kiss into a peanut butter cookie for a Pillsbury bake-off contest.  Unfortunately, it didn’t win but history was made.

Making Peanut Butter Blossoms

We make these at least once during the holidays, and are always popping up at parties year after year.  Unless you’re allergic to peanut butter or hate chocolate (yes some people do!) these make a quick and easy treat to enjoy at your next party.

You can even make these into peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!

Variations:

• You can use different types of chocolate kisses, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate.
• You can add chopped nuts or peanut butter chips to the dough.
• You can dip the cookies in melted chocolate after they have cooled.

Tips:

• For chewier cookies, bake them for a shorter amount of time.
• Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
• Peanut butter blossoms can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Dessert

By Lilies and Loafers – Serves: 40 cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes – Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2½ cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 package of milk or dark chocolate Hershey Kisses (70 count bag)
• 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl, set aside for rolling dough

Instructions

1

Take out the butter to soften to room temperature.

2

Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter.

5

Add eggs and vanilla.

6

Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture until combined.

7

Fill a small soup bowl with 1/2 cup of sugar.

8

Using a standard cookie scoop, scoop dough, roll them into balls, and dust around in the bowl of sugar. Place them on a cookie sheet.

9

Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

10

Remove the cookie sheet from the oven, and immediately push a Hershey kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 5-10 minutes until they firm up.

11

Move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Have you tried making peanut butter blossoms at home? Share your tips and variations in the comments below!