Delight in the Classic: Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe
A nostalgic and delicious cookie with a chewy peanut butter base and a rich chocolate kiss on top perfect for holidays or anytime snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- About 48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins if using.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Be careful not to overbake—cookies continue to cook after removal from oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chocolate kiss cookies, holiday cookies, peanut butter blossom cookies