Quick Recipe Overview
Prep 20 minutes; cook 10 minutes; additional 30 minutes; yield 30 servings.
Intro
Peanut butter blossoms are soft, lightly crinkled peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center. Roll the dough in sugar, bake until the edges set, then press chocolate pieces into the warm cookies. A short chill keeps the cookies thick.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
A short chill helps the peanut butter dough stay thick, and the chocolate centers are added after baking. The cookies need no frosting or piping.
Recipe Card
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Beat butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Beat in egg and alcohol-free vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt separately; mix into dough just until combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll tablespoon portions into balls, coat with remaining sugar, and space 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and tops lightly cracked.
- Press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into each warm cookie and cool completely.
Notes
Recipe Tips
Spoon flour into the measuring cup and level it. Unwrap the chocolate before baking so you can press it into each warm cookie promptly. If the dough feels sticky after mixing, chill it for the full 30 minutes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not overbake while waiting for the centers to look dark. The edges should be set, but the cookies continue firming as they cool. Press the chocolate gently so the cookie cracks attractively without splitting apart.
Variations
Use a small dark chocolate piece instead of a milk chocolate kiss if you prefer a less sweet center. Keep the piece size similar so it sits on top of the cookie.
What to Serve With It
Add these to a holiday dessert table with pecan pie. Browse the recipe index for more holiday ideas.
Storage
Keep fully cooled cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days, with parchment between layers.
Reheating
Serve at room temperature. These treats do not need reheating.
Make Ahead
Mix the dough and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Let it soften briefly if too firm to scoop, then roll and bake.
FAQs
Can I freeze peanut butter blossoms?
Yes, pack cooled portions in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the container to limit condensation.
How do I know when they are ready?
The edges should look set and the tops lightly cracked after 9 to 11 minutes. Press in the chocolate while the cookies are still warm.
