I still remember the first time I baked Peanut Butter Blossoms with my family—flour everywhere, chocolate kisses melting just right, and the house smelling like sweet nostalgia. At Eminent Recipes, I love creating quick, easy, and family-friendly dishes that bring everyone together. This Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe is soft, chewy, and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Customize it with different chocolates and enjoy a timeless treat everyone will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re searching for the best peanut butter blossoms, this recipe delivers soft, chewy peanut butter blossom cookies with a chocolate center that everyone will adore. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these cookies are quick, easy, and family-friendly. You can even make 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms for a super simple version. Classic Hershey peanut butter blossoms or Betty Crocker peanut butter blossoms fans will love how customizable this recipe is. For those avoiding peanuts, try blossom cookies without peanut butter. Whether you’re craving peanut butter cookies or a twist on a chocolate chip cookie recipe, this recipe hits all the right notes. It’s versatile, comforting, and guaranteed to be a favorite at every gathering, bringing warmth and smiles to the table while celebrating the timeless charm of peanut butter and chocolate together.
Ingredients for This Recipe
This Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients to create soft, chewy cookies with a chocolate center that melts in your mouth. All-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt form the base, giving the cookies structure and a perfect texture. Butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar add richness and sweetness, while peanut butter gives that signature flavor. One egg and vanilla extract help bind the dough and enhance flavor. The cookies are finished with Hershey peanut butter blossoms or chocolate candies for that classic “blossom” look. For a quick twist, you can make 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms, or try blossom cookies without peanut butter for a nut-free version. These ingredients make the best peanut butter blossom cookies, a treat everyone will love, and they pair wonderfully with other cookie favorites like chocolate chip cookie recipes.
🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):
For the Cookies:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
24 Hershey’s Kisses or chocolate candies, unwrapped
Optional: extra granulated sugar for rolling
How to Make This Recipe
Making the best peanut butter blossoms is easier than you think. These peanut butter blossom cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with classic peanut butter flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Start by combining all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to give your cookies structure. Cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars for that rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Add the egg and vanilla extract to enhance flavor. Roll the dough into balls, optionally coat with extra sugar, and bake. Top each cookie with a Hershey peanut butter blossom or chocolate candy for that signature look. You can also try 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms or blossom cookies without peanut butter for a quick, simple variation. These cookies rival any peanut butter cookies recipe and are as comforting as a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe.
🛒 Steps:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt
In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and optionally roll in extra granulated sugar
Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets
Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden
Immediately press a Hershey peanut butter blossom or chocolate candy into the center of each cookie
Cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely
Expert Cooking Tips
Creating the best peanut butter blossoms requires a few expert touches to make your peanut butter blossom cookies perfectly soft, chewy, and flavorful. Choosing the right peanut butter is key—smooth or crunchy peanut butter both work, but smooth gives a classic texture. Don’t overbake your cookies; they should be slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven. Using Hershey peanut butter blossoms or chocolate candies ensures the signature chocolate-topped look. For a quick version, try 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms, or make blossom cookies without peanut butter for a nut-free alternative. These tips help elevate your peanut butter cookies and rival any chocolate chip cookie recipe.
💡 Expert Tips:
Use smooth peanut butter for classic texture or crunchy for added bite
Do not overbake; cookies will firm as they cool
Press Hershey peanut butter blossoms or chocolate candies into warm cookies immediately after baking
For quick cookies, try 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms
For nut-free options, make blossom cookies without peanut butter
Roll dough balls in extra sugar for a slightly crisp exterior
Cool cookies on wire racks for even texture
Pair these peanut butter blossom cookies with your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe for variety
FAQs
What are peanut butter blossoms?
Peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate candy in the center. Classic Hershey peanut butter blossoms are perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats.
Can I make 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms?
Yes! You can make simple 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms using peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. They are quick, easy, and still deliver the signature peanut butter flavor.
What chocolate works best for peanut butter blossom cookies?
Traditional Hershey peanut butter blossoms are ideal, but chocolate chips or other chocolate candies also work. These cookies pair beautifully with a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Are there alternatives for people allergic to peanuts?
Absolutely. You can make blossom cookies without peanut butter using sunflower seed butter or almond butter. These nut-free variations still capture the soft, chewy texture of the best peanut butter blossoms.
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This peanut butter blossoms recipe is a timeless favorite that combines soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with a chocolate-topped center, creating the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you choose classic Hershey peanut butter blossoms, make 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms for a quick version, or try blossom cookies without peanut butter for a nut-free twist, these cookies are easy, customizable, and family-friendly. Perfect for holidays, weeknights, or celebrations, these peanut butter blossom cookies rival any chocolate chip cookie recipe and are sure to delight everyone at the table.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Classic soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate candy in the center. These “blossom cookies” are perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats. Easy to make, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):
For the Cookies:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
24 Hershey’s Kisses or chocolate candies, unwrapped
Optional: extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
Step 3: Shape Cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Optionally, roll in extra sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate candy in the center of each cookie. Let cookies cool slightly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Chewy Cookies: Don’t overbake; centers should be soft.
- Flavor Twist: Use dark chocolate or peanut butter cups instead of Kisses.
- Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Allergy Alternative: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free blossoms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookie
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American