Dessert

Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

ByJulian Dempsey November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Introduction

Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic holiday treat loved for their soft, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor topped with a signature chocolate kiss. These cookies come together quickly and are perfect for any festive occasion or a sweet snack.

A white plate holds seven peanut butter cookies, each topped with a shiny, smooth, dark brown chocolate kiss in the center. The cookies are light golden with a cracked texture and a sugar-coated surface that looks slightly grainy. In the background, more cookies with chocolate kisses rest on a metal cooling rack. Wrapped silver and unwrapped chocolate kisses are scattered near the plate, with part of a cup filled with a caramel-colored drink visible to the right. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Sugar (for rolling cookie balls)
1 package Hershey Kisses

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars for about 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help create a smooth texture without any graininess.
Step 2: Add the creamy peanut butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Continue to cream the mixture for an additional 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
Step 3: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes if you have the time.
Step 4: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sugar to coat. Place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Step 5: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, promptly press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or container.

Tips & Variations

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes makes the cookies easier to handle and helps maintain their shape while baking.
For a decorative twist, try using flavored Hershey Kisses such as caramel or dark chocolate.
If you prefer a crunchier cookie, bake a minute longer but watch closely to avoid overbaking.

Storage

Store the peanut butter blossoms in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies without the Hershey Kisses, then add the kisses after thawing. To reheat, warm briefly in the microwave to soften the chocolate.

How to Serve

A close-up view of about fifteen round peanut butter cookies with a soft, cracked texture in light golden brown. Each cookie has one shiny milk chocolate drop pressed into its center, creating a two-layer look: the rough matte cookie base with a smooth, glossy chocolate top. They are arranged closely on a white marbled surface, filling the frame evenly with no gaps. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use natural peanut butter for this recipe?

Natural peanut butter might change the texture slightly and could make the dough less cohesive due to its oil content. If you use it, stir well and consider chilling the dough longer.

Why do you press the Hershey Kiss on warm cookies?

Pressing the Hershey Kiss onto warm cookies allows the chocolate to soften slightly and adhere securely without melting completely, creating the signature blossom appearance.