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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Close-up of peanut butter blossoms cookies cut in half, revealing a gooey, molten chocolate center.

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A classic holiday cookie recipe for festive and delicious peanut butter blossoms topped with a Hershey’s Kiss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) bag Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar until coated.
  9. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Immediately press one Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use creamy peanut butter.
  • You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if it is too soft to handle.
  • These cookies are perfect for holiday cookie platters and make great gifts.
  • Consider this recipe as part of your holiday meal planning.

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