Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

Introduction to Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss pressed into the middle while they are still hot. For a lot of people they taste like childhood baking, and they turn up at holiday parties and casual get-togethers alike.

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They need only a handful of pantry staples, and the kiss in the center makes them look like more work than they are. From start to finish you need about 30 minutes. Below are the ingredients, a few tips for getting them right, and ideas for serving.

Key ingredients

Peanut butter (1 cup)

Peanut butter gives the cookies their nutty flavor and keeps them soft and chewy. Creamy peanut butter makes a smooth dough; crunchy works if you want more texture.

Granulated sugar (1 cup)

Sugar sweetens the dough and gives the cookies a slightly crisp edge. Its fine grain mixes in easily, so the cookie stays tender.

Large egg (1)

The egg binds the dough and adds moisture and richness, which is where the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture comes from.

Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Vanilla adds warmth and rounds out the sweetness. A small amount makes a noticeable difference.

Baking soda (1 teaspoon)

Baking soda makes the cookies rise a little so they stay light, and it gives them their slightly crinkled tops.

Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

A little salt balances the sugar and brings out the peanut flavor.

Chocolate kisses (24)

The kisses are what make these blossoms. Their smooth chocolate sits on top of the peanut butter cookie and softens slightly from the heat.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Cookie lovers of every age like them. You bite into a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie and get a half-melted chocolate kiss in the middle.

The recipe is simple, which helps when you are short on time: a handful of ingredients, very little prep, and a batch ready in under 30 minutes. Bake them for a gathering or just for yourself.

You can also change them up. Add chopped nuts for crunch or try a different chocolate. Then share them, or don’t.

Variations

Nutty twist

Mix 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, into the dough for more flavor and a bit of crunch in every bite.

Chocolate lovers’ version

Use chocolate chips in place of the kisses if you want more chocolate in each cookie.

Seasonal flavors

A dash of cinnamon or nutmeg in the dough makes the cookies taste warmer and more festive, which suits holiday baking.

Cooking tips and notes

Start with peanut butter at room temperature. It mixes more easily, gives you a smoother dough and helps the cookies bake evenly.

Even baking

Roll the dough into balls of the same size so they bake at the same rate, with no burnt edges or raw centers. A cookie scoop makes this easy.

Timing

Watch the cookies in the oven, since oven temperatures vary. Take them out when they are light golden; they firm up as they cool. Press the chocolate kiss into the center as soon as the tray comes out so it melts slightly.

Storage tips

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months and let them thaw before eating.

Serving suggestions

Milk or dairy alternatives

A tall glass of cold milk, dairy or nut milk, is the classic partner for peanut butter cookies. It cuts through the rich, nutty flavor.

Ice cream sandwiches

Put a scoop of your favorite ice cream between two cookies. Good on a warm day.

Coffee or tea

A cup of coffee or tea goes well with the sweet and salty cookies, especially as an afternoon snack.

Time breakdown

Preparation

About 15 minutes, from getting the ingredients out to mixing the dough.

Cooking/baking

Around 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.

Total

About 30 minutes from start to finish, so you can have warm cookies on short notice.

Nutritional facts

Each cookie has approximately 100 calories, with 10 grams of sugar, 4 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein. The peanut butter adds some healthy fat and protein.

Frequently asked questions

What are Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms?

Soft peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss.

How do I store Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms?

In an airtight container at room temperature, where they last up to a week.

Can I freeze Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms?

Yes. Put them in an airtight container or freezer bag and they keep for up to three months. Thaw them at room temperature.

What can I use instead of chocolate kisses?

Chocolate chips or other chocolate candies. Pick pieces of a similar size so they melt properly when you press them into the cookie.

Can I add nuts to the cookie dough?

Yes. Chopped nuts add texture and flavor; see the nutty twist above.

Ready to bake

Preheat the oven, get the kisses unwrapped before the first tray comes out, and follow the recipe card below.

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