Peanut butter blossoms are one of those cookies everyone recognizes the second they see them. Crinkly edges, a soft peanut butter center, and that little chocolate kiss right on top doing its job like a champ. This version keeps things refreshingly simple and leans into what makes these cookies so lovable: big peanut butter flavor, a lightly sweet balance, and a texture that stays tender instead of dry or crumbly.
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Why you'll love this recipe
What sets this recipe apart is how easy it is to pull together. No flour, no mixer gymnastics, and no long chill time standing between you and warm cookies. Just a short ingredient list, quick prep, and a fast bake that makes this a go-to for holidays, cookie swaps, or those "I need something sweet today" moments.
Stick around, these cookies earn their spot on the plate! And once you try them, grab the recipe below and add it to your regular rotation. 😋
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Equipment
- 1 cookie sheet
- 1 cookie scoop
- Parchment Paper
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Or crunchy peanut butter use your favorite.
- 1 ¼ cup sugar (divided)
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 18 Hershey's Kisses
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, egg, vanilla and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, mix until smooth.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion the cookies and roll them into 1" balls. Roll them in the granulated sugar.
- Freeze the balls for 10 minutes or refrigerate them for 30.
- While the dough is cooling, unwrap the candy kisses.
- When you're ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper or a silpat lined baking sheet.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet. Do not press them down.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
- As soon as you remove the cookies for the oven, press the unwrapped candy kisses into the middle of the baked cookie.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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FAQ's
Natural peanut butter isn't a good fit here - the kind that needs stirring doesn't bind well enough and will cause the cookies to fall apart.
I've made them both ways. Chilling the dough before baking helps ensure they don't spread too much. I recommend it.
Yes, freeze the rolled dough until firm, then transfer to a bag to store in the freezer. Thaw overnight before baking.
Deb's top tips
If you're including peanut butter blossoms in your holiday gifts, print off the recipe to include with the cookies. Family and friends who have good taste or like to bake will love it!
Related recipes
If peanut butter treats tend to disappear fast at your house, there are a few more worth adding to your baking list. Classic peanut butter cookies keep things simple with that rich, nostalgic flavor everyone loves, crispy peanut butter oatmeal cookies bring a little extra texture and heartiness to the mix. The Rolo sugar cookies are pure fun with soft centers and pockets of melty caramel.
These all easy, dependable bakes that fit right into cookie season… or a random Tuesday when the sweet tooth shows up uninvited.
Wrapping it up
These peanut butter blossoms are proof that a simple cookie can still steal the show. They come together quickly, bake up soft and cozy, and disappear just as fast once that chocolate kiss hits the top.
If you make a batch, leave a comment and tell me how they turned out, or save the recipe so it's ready the next time a cookie craving strikes. Your future self will be very grateful.
Lois says
We love this cookies. So very taste and so fun to make.
MaryB says
Such a good cookie for peanut butter lovers!
Bowl Me Over says
I hope you give them a try Mary!
Michelle Gosser says
I've made lots of these over the years, very quick and easy! There's many options when it comes to Hershey Kisses these days, making for a wide variety of flavors.
Sherri Rochester says
Thank you! I have been looking for a cookie recipe for this weekend's toy drive distribution. This is it. Yum!! Now, if I can find someone to make the hot cocoa....
Bowl Me Over says
How fun, yes it's perfect for the toy drive! If you're looking for a great cocoa recipe, this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is my favorite! https://bowl-me-over.com/crock-pot-hot-chocolate/ Good luck at the toy drive Sherri!
Carol Meyer says
We had new neighbors move in across the street this morning.
I made these cookies and a casserole (Rotel chicken spaghetti) and took them over as a welcome to the neighborhood.
Bowl Me Over says
Oh my that sounds like a feast Carol. What a wonderful way to welcome the new neighbors. Happy Holidays to you!
Bowl Me Over says
Which option is your favorite Michelle? I like these and the chocolate peppermint blossoms!
Bobette Larsen says
Can't beat peanut butter and chocolate.
Bowl Me Over says
I completely agree Bobette! Peanut butter blossom cookies are the best combination!
Colleen B. says
Old family favorite.
When my mom made these; no chocolate kisses back then but was able to buy the chocolate 'stars' to use to place on top of the cookies.
Just don't see them chocolate stars anymore but sure do see many different flavors of Chocolate Kisses.
Bowl Me Over says
How fun, I wish we could still get chocolate stars! That would be super cute. Thanks for sharing Colleen!!
Maureen says
My mother made these years ago and they are still a staple in our house. There are a lot of varieties out there but the peanut butter ones are the favorite of many and top of the list for many. Eat up the classic. i don't like when I get a message that I have already said this when I haven't. I don't know what the problem is but it sucks.
Carol says
I have never made these before, I will put them on my list for next year, they look amazing.
Bowl Me Over says
Enjoy Carol, I think you'll love these cookies!
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Maureen says
My mother made these years ago and they are still a staple in our house. There are a lot of varieties out there but the peanut butter ones are the favorite of many and top of the list for many. Eat up the classic.
Bowl Me Over says
Aren't they though? These are, hands down, my Dad's favorites! Enjoy the cookies Maureen and Happy Holidays!!!