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.

Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Chocolate-Topped 2026

Name: Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 24 Hershey’s Kisses or chocolate candies, unwrapped; Optional: extra granulated sugar for rolling

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

Scale

🛒 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