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    Published: Aug 26, 2020 • Modified: Nov 5, 2021 • This site generates income via ads and may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy linked in the footer.

    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

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    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a sugary, crackled top and finished with a milk chocolate kiss! They're the perfect go-to cookie for the holiday season!

    Overhead image of classic peanut butter blossoms on a parchment lined blue dessert platter | All Images © Beyond the Butter™
    Angled image of peanut butter blossoms on parchment paper lined baking sheet | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    these peanut butter blossoms are...

    • easy to make
    • soft and chewy
    • rolled in sugar to give it a sweet crackly crust
    • perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers
    • a classic and have been around since the 1950's
    • a popular favorite for holiday baking

    Truth be told, I never actually knew they were called peanut butter blossoms until a few years ago. Up until then I had always referred to them as Hershey kiss cookies. Either way they're delicious and I have fond memories as a kid eating the ones my Grammy always made!

    Overhead image of peanut butter blossoms | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    do I have to refrigerate the cookie dough?

    Yes. Chilling the dough helps to prevent the cookie dough balls from spreading out too much while baking.

    After making the cookie dough, it needs to be chilled for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight.

    Keep the dough covered tightly either in the mixing bowl (with plastic or reusable wrap over the top) or in a glass or plastic storage container.

    Angled closeup image of peanut butter blossoms on parchment paper lined baking sheet | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    how to make classic peanut butter blossoms

    Here's a super quick walk-thru on how to make this popular holiday cookie! You can find the full recipe below.

    • Whisk the Dry Ingredients Together. You can sift them together if you'd like, but it is not necessary. A good whisk will easily do the trick.
    • Blend the Wet ingredients. I recommend using either your hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for this part. Your butter should be at room temperature, but not so soft it's almost falling apart when you pick it up.
    • Add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet. Reduce your mixer speed for this so your dry ingredients don't go flying!
    • Chill the Dough. 1 hour minimum or, my preference, overnight. Make sure it's chilled in a well sealed container.
    • Roll the Dough Into Balls and Coat in Sugar. 1 inch is the perfect size and you'll yield the most amount of cookies this way. I've made them bigger, but don't recommend it. No cookie scoop is needed—just a spoon and your clean hands. Use about ½ cup of white or organic granulated sugar in a bowl to coat the balls in.
    • Place On a Baking Sheet and Bake. Space them 1 ½ -2 inches apart., then bake for 7-8 minutes at 375ºF.
    • Remove from Oven and Top with Chocolate Kiss. As quickly and carefully as you can—don't burn yourself—place a milk chocolate kiss on top and gently push down. This will create that nice crackle top. Bake for 2 more minutes.
    • Cool on Wire Cooling Rack then Enjoy! Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to cool completely on the wire rack. Use a serving spatula to transfer because they will be soft!
    Small dessert plate full of classic peanut butter blossoms with one melted and split apart | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    what's the best way to store these cookies?

    The best way to store peanut butter blossoms is in tightly sealed food storage container with a slice of bread cut in half.

    The peanut butter blossoms will absorb the moisture from the bread, keeping them soft much longer.

    how long will peanut butter blossoms keep?

    Using the tips above, the cookies will last up to a week at room temperature. I guarantee you though, they won't last that long!

    Angled image of classic peanut butter blossoms on a parchment lined blue dessert platter | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    can I freeze this cookie dough?

    Absolutely! To freeze peanut butter blossom cookie dough:

    1. Roll them into the 1 inch balls, but do not coat them in the sugar.
    2. Place them on a wax paper or parchment paper lined baking sheet, then into the freezer.
    3. Freeze until hard (about 1-2 hours), then place in a freezer storage bag.
    4. When ready to use, coat them in the sugar and bake for 9-11 minutes. Do not let them come to room temperature before baking.
    5. Top with the milk chocolate kiss, then back into the oven for 2 minutes more.

    one last tip before starting

    For a smoother process, I like to unwrap the chocolate kisses and put them in a bowl prior to baking the cookies. This way you can have them ready to place on top of the cookies when they come out of the oven. You're welcome 🙂

    enjoy these other beyond the butter treats!

    • Chocolate Caramel Blossoms
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Tart
    • Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Devil's Food Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
    Overhead closeup image of peanut butter blossoms | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Author: Jennifer
    Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a sugary, crackled top and finished with a milk chocolate kiss! They're the perfect go-to cookie for the holiday season!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48 cookies

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
    • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 2 tablespoon Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ cup Granulated Sugar (additional amount for coating cookies)
    • 11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
      1 ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Salt
    • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until well blended.
      ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter, ½ cup Unsalted Butter, ½ cup Granulated Sugar, ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
    • Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
      1 Large Egg, 2 tablespoon Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Reduce the mixer speed, gradually adding in the dry mixture until completely blended.
    • Place the cookie dough in a well sealed food container or tightly wrap the top of the mixing bowl with plastic wrap (or alternative) and chill the cookie dough for a minimum of 1 hour.
    • After dough has chilled, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats, adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center), and preheat the oven to 375°F.
    • Using a spoon and your clean hands, shape the cookie dough into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place about 1 ½ - 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
      ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • Bake for 7-8 minutes, then remove from oven and place a milk chocolate kiss on each cookie, pressing down gently to create the crackly cookie edges..
      11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses
    • Return to the oven and bake for 2 minutes longer.
    • Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooking rack to cool completely.
    • Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread for up to a week.

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    Recipe Notes

    Recipe adapted from the Original 1957 Bake-off Contest Recipe and my Grammy's family recipe.
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    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      December 14, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      While we loved these, my picky kids didn’t like the peanut butter. Can I leave it out and just do the rest? How will that change the dough?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 15, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        You could use almond butter in its place, but I definitely wouldn't leave it out.

        Reply
        • Tara says

          December 17, 2020 at 1:43 pm

          My son is allergic to peanut butter so using almond butter would be a great solution. Have you ever made them with almond butter? How do they taste compared to ones with real peanut butter?

        • Jennifer says

          December 18, 2020 at 10:48 am

          I've never made these with almond butter, but I have an almond butter chocolate chip cookie recipe that's really good. And this is going to sound like a lame answer, but the taste is more like almonds, and less sweeter than peanut butter. It's a milder taste to me. If you try it with the almond butter, I recommend using one that is no-stir and creamy.

      • Leigh says

        June 07, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Don’t do it nicole

        Reply
    2. Sue says

      December 16, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Can these be frozen?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 16, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        Yes, absolutely! Freeze the cookie dough into the balls first minus rolling them in the sugar. When ready to bake, take them out of the freezer, roll them into the sugar and bake. They do not need to defrost before baking them. You might have to add a 1-2 minutes to your baking time, so I recommend doing a test of a few first to see.

        Reply
    3. Mary Moll says

      December 18, 2020 at 11:42 am

      I have made them before but they are always dry. What did I do wrong? My husbands favorite and I’m a good baker. I want to try again. I’m not sure what recipe I used.

      Reply
    4. Megan says

      December 19, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      I prepped these then got too tired to return to baking them after they chilled in the mixing bowl in the fridge. Can I still use the batter five days later? Will it be okay for it to thaw so I can roll the dough into balls before baking it?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 20, 2020 at 11:43 am

        Hmmm...if it's been 5 days I would be nervous to use it. I hate to waste food, but I wouldn't want you or anyone in your house to get sick. It's probably better to just start fresh. Sorry!

        Reply
        • Joan OBrien says

          December 31, 2020 at 11:20 am

          Try stirring in 2 tbsp Applesauce

    5. Anna says

      December 20, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Can you bake with the kiss on the top the whole time?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 20, 2020 at 11:45 am

        I've honestly never tried this before. I'd imagine they would just turn into a blob of chocolate that goes over the edge of the cookies. You can always try 1 or 2 first just to see how they come out...but I think they'll just be blobs 🙂

        Reply
      • Terry C says

        December 22, 2020 at 3:13 am

        No it will melt all over. Bake till cookie is light golden then take them out and immediately press the kiss into the cookie, cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute then transfer to wire rack to cool completely, no need to bake them any longer. If you want to freeze them after they have completely cooled, place on cookie sheet and flash freeze for 30 minutes then store in freezer bags. I have been making these for 50 years and with perfect success with what I am telling you I promise! 👩‍🍳

        Reply
    6. Rachel Edington says

      December 22, 2020 at 1:42 am

      Cook for 10-11 min then remove from oven and add kiss. Don’t return to oven unless you want melted kisses.

      Reply
      • Terry C says

        December 22, 2020 at 3:18 am

        Absolutely!!! 👍👩‍🍳

        Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 22, 2020 at 9:57 am

        Mine have always done well with the 7-8 mark, then returning for 2 minutes with the kiss. They've never melted, they just become shiny and soft. If you accidentally bump them (which I've done transferring them to the cooling rack lol) they will go to a little blob. As they cool though they'll harden again.

        Reply
    7. Amber W says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Can I omit the milk or replace it with something else?

      Reply
    8. Foxylady says

      December 22, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      Could you use crunchy peanut butter for this?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        December 22, 2020 at 7:48 pm

        I'm sorry, I've never tried it with crunchy peanut butter before. I think it would take away from the softness of the cookie, but that's just me. You can always try it out and see.

        Reply
    9. Debi says

      December 23, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made these yesterday and they turned out delicious!! So soft and chewy! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    10. Sam says

      December 23, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Anyone tried making these with almond milk vs. regular dairy milk? How did it turn out??

      Reply
      • Alex says

        May 23, 2021 at 10:23 pm

        I tried with oat milk and it works just fine 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jenn says

      December 23, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      My mom always made them with the kisses while cooking...they don't melt much but the tips of the kisses usually got burnt.

      Reply
    12. Jess says

      January 10, 2021 at 3:32 am

      What can be used to substitute the egg?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 10, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        I don't know as I only tested the recipe using an egg. Sorry!

        Reply
    13. Mel says

      February 24, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      Can I leave out peanut butter and any nut substitution....my son has allergies but I believe my kids would enjoy the cookies

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 25, 2022 at 10:35 am

        I'm so sorry I don't know as I've only ever made/tested them with peanut butter. You might want to just google nut-free blossom cookies and see if there is another recipe better suited for your son's allergies.

        Reply

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