These classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are one of my most popular Christmas cookies ever. These delectable cuties are slightly chewy, packed full of extra peanut butter flavor, and topped with a dark chocolate kiss.
These cookies, along with my Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies and Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, make such an awesome presentation for your holiday cookie trays.
Have you started planning your Christmas cookie trays? If not, you had better hurry. Christmas is just a few weeks away. These scrumptious Peanut Butter Blossoms are a must-make for all my cookie-loving friends and neighbors. They are easy, quick to come together, and the ultimate loved classic Christmas cookie.
How to make Peanut Butter Blossoms
First, in a medium bowl, combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Then, using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter, sugars, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and the vanilla to the butter mixture and mix just until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in several increments mixing until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beaters as needed.
Then, refrigerate the cookie dough for a couple of hours. Roll the dough into about three-quarters to one-inch balls or one rounded tablespoon. Roll the balls in granulated sugar and place the dough balls on cookie sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper. Bake until very lightly browned. When you remove the cookies from the oven, top them with a chilled kiss. I usually pause for about one minute, and then I gently press it into the center of the cookie ever so slightly. Let the cookies fully cool on a wire rack before stacking in layers on a cookie platter as the chocolates are soft for a little while.
Do you have to use dark chocolate kisses on Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies?
No, you most certainly do not, although they are my favorite. They are absolutely delicious. The traditional kiss for these peanut butter cookies has always been the milk chocolate kiss. Other fun kisses to try would be hugs, hot cocoa, and even caramel kisses or mini peanut peanut butter cups. Have fun with it! After all, it is almost Christmas!
Why you should always run a cookie practice run!
I always advise people to cook one or two cookies to establish optimum baking time. There are always slight variations in the size of people’s cookies, oven temperatures, and placement in the oven. Running a practice run gives you a chance to get it all correct before loading a whole sheet. In addition to that, if the cookie spreads too much on the practice run, you have the opportunity to chill the dough a little longer.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Before you start your cookies, place the Hershey Kisses in the freezer. This helps them keep their original shape when placed on top of the hot cookies.
- Use creamy peanut butter for these cookies because it works so much better. These are small cookies, and chunks of peanuts just won’t work.
- Plan ahead, as this dough needs to be refrigerated for a couple of hours.
- Place the cookie on the sheet about two inches apart. They don’t rise or spread a whole lot, but the hot oven air needs to able to flow between the cookies.
- If you have time, do a test run with one or two cookies. It really helps to establish baking time.
- Unwrap your chocolate kisses right before your cookies are done. That way, you will be ready to go. I pause for about one minute before I put the chocolates on to prevent them from melting. I am usually unwrapping the last few kisses.
- These cookies must cool completely before being stacked because the chocolate kiss gets quite soft. It will harden again, but it can take several hours.
- Substitute different flavor kisses like dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, or mini peanut butter cups.
- These cookies can be frozen for four to six weeks. I don’t like to go much further than that because of the chocolate. Simply double wrap in freezer bags and place in a sturdy container. The dough can be double-wrapped and frozen for two months.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
These delectable Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are simple to make, picture-perfect, and loved by generations. Put the ingredients on your shopping list today and wow your family and friends for the holiday. Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you have an absolutely fabulous holiday.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened 1 stick
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 36 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- Place your wrapped chocolate kisses in the freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter, sugars, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and the vanilla to the butter mixture and mix just until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in several increments, mixing until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beaters as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours. Place 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the dough into 3/4 to 1-inch balls. Roll the dough balls in the granulated sugar and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Unwrap the chocolate kisses while the cookies are baking.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. After 1 minute, place 1 unwrapped chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie, pressing down gently and ever so slightly. Remove cookies to a cookie cooling rack and allow to fully cool. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Before you start your cookies, place the Hershey Kisses in the freezer. This helps them keep their original shape when placed on top of the hot cookies.
- Use creamy peanut butter for these cookies because it works so much better. These are small cookies, and chunks of peanuts just won't work.
- Plan ahead, as this dough needs to be refrigerated for a couple of hours.
- Place the cookie on the sheet about two inches apart. They don't rise or spread a whole lot, but the hot oven air needs to able to flow between the cookies.
- If you have time, do a test run with one or two cookies. It really helps to establish baking time.
- Unwrap your chocolate kisses right before your cookies are done. That way, you will be ready to go. I pause for about one minute before I put the chocolates on to prevent them from melting. I am usually unwrapping the last few kisses.
- These cookies must cool completely before being stacked because the chocolate kiss gets quite soft. It will harden again, but it can take several hours.
- Substitute different flavor kisses like dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, or mini peanut butter cups.
- These cookies can be frozen for four to six weeks. I don't like to go much further than that because of the chocolate. Simply double wrap in freezer bags and place in a sturdy container. The dough can be double-wrapped and frozen for two months.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
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Tonya King
Got my dough in the fridge now . Oh I can’t wait lol 😂
Laura
Peanut butter blossoms are the best. They are such a classic cookie that everyone loves. You can’t go wrong with these on your Christmas cookie trays.
Monidipa
I absolutely love these cookies. I am not much of a good bake but I can handle baking these cookies.
Melissa Cushing
I am in love with this recipe and am so making these this year for my Holiday Christmas Cookie line up! They look so yummy and love the addition of Hershey Kisses! My daughter will got wild for them!
Jupiter Hadley
This is such a classic cookie, perfect for cookie trays for Christmas time! Thank you for sharing.
Anjali
This is one of my favorite holiday cookie recipes and your version turned out amazing!! The cookies were packed with peanut butter flavor and baked up perfectly. We loved them!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Anjali! I am so glad that you liked the cookies! We love them too!!
Rhian
This is my ultimate sweet treat snack, peanut butter is my favorite. Annoyingly my husband hates peanut butter and while I could easily eat all of these myself, I know I shouldn’t
Michelle
These are delicious, easy, and always a hit! I will be adding these cookies to our holiday baking. Thanks for the recipe.
Claudia Krusch
Such an easy and delicious recipe for all occasions! Love how cute they are!
Tammy
I LOVE PB blossom cookies…what a delightful treat. PB and chocolate is my favorite combo! These look perfect and I cannot wait to make these 😀
Tanya Mchorgh
This blog post has my mouth watering just reading about these classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies! The description of them being chewy, loaded with peanut butter goodness, and adorned with a dark chocolate kiss is absolutely irresistible. It’s no wonder these cookies are a Christmas favorite; they sound like the perfect treat for the holiday season. Pairing them with Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies and Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for a holiday cookie tray is a fantastic idea, adding a delightful variety that’s sure to impress everyone. Thanks for sharing this delectable holiday recipe inspiration!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine. I sure hope you enjoy them, Tanya!
Chris
Great classic cookies that everyone loves. They make a beautiful and tasty addition to our holiday cookie trays every year. You just can’t go wrong.
Samantha
We love these peanut butter blossoms. They are always a hit and so easy to make. I make them every year for the holidays but honestly I wouldn’t mind having a few right now.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%
Ben
These are some great cookies. I bake cookies every year for the holidays, and I like to do test runs. It’s an excuse to eat cookies. LOL. I did a test run of these last night, and they’re fantastic.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ben! So glad that you liked the peanut butter blossoms.
rebecca
yum! these are such classic cookies, your version is so easy and peanut buttery
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Rebecca! So glad that you liked the cookies.
dana
These were perfection! PB + chocolate are one of my favorite treat combos. I just can’t get enough of it. These will absolutely be part of my xmas cookie army this year!
Holley
Every year I make peanut butter blossom cookies and try a new recipe each time. This recipe is by far my new favorite! Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. Holley!
Suja
Delicious yet simple cookie recipe that the whole family loved. Can’t wait to make them again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Suja! So glad that you liked the cookies.
Denise
Can you freeze the unbaked balls in freezer before baking?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. Yes you can.
Betty
Can I use gluten-free flour in this recipe?
Beth Pierce
I am not sure. Maybe one of the readers will know.
Jane
When you double the recipe, shouldn’t you add 1 cup of white sugar instead of half a cup of white sugar?
Beth Pierce
Yes if your press the 2x button it will multiply the ingredients for you.
Adrianne
These cookies look delightful! I love their appearance and the ingredients all seem pretty easy to find. I can see how they would be perfect at Christmas. Can’t wait to try them, cheers
Andrea Metlika
Peanut butter is my favorite cookie. I think this might beat that. I appreciate all the tips and tricks. I think I’ll use the caramel kisses on top.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Andrea! Enjoy!!
Tara
Such a wonderful classic! Love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Great tips to help make them better too!
Roxana
These are so delicious. I loved them. All my favorite things in it.
Emily Liao
These cookies are delicious! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is always a win. And the texture was perfectly soft.
Toni
My kids will surely love these!! Such a classic holiday favorite!
Katerina @ diethood .com
Oh my goodness, these are my favorite holiday cookies!! I can’t wait to try your recipe! YUM!!
Laura
We are already making these for the holidays…always a favorite!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
Ever since I was a child, these were my favorite kind of cookies. I haven’t had them in years and these brought back so many memories. Can’t wait to make them for Christmas!
Sara Welch
These cookies are a staple in my home around Christmas! These look perfect; can’t wait to bake a few batches!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These are mouth watering! These would disappear in our house!
Sarah
Nothing quite like the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! These have always been my favorite; delish!
Lora
A favorite holiday cookie recipe! The problem is I can’t stop at one!!
Taylor
This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies ever! SO, so delicious!
Katerina @ diethood .com
I absolutely LOVE these cookies!! They look incredibly delicious!!
Demeter
These are our favorite cookies during the holidays. The trick is getting to make them before everyone eats up the chocolate kisses.
Beth
Why do you refrigerate your dough before baking?
Beth Pierce
The butter gets worked over and it needs to thicken a bit so they do not spread too fast in the oven. You can always run a test run with one to two cookies to establish if the dough needs refrigeration.
Simone
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Ricky light
My family loves these cookies! Christmas baking at our home wouldn’t be complete without the peanut butter kiss cookies. Love your site.
Beth Pierce
Same here! Have a very Merry Christmas Ricky and enjoy your baking!