Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss — Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are pure holiday nostalgia. Sweet, nutty, chocolatey, and iconic, these cookies belong on every Christmas cookie tray and are always the first to disappear.
A Little Backstory
Peanut Butter Blossoms have been a holiday staple for decades. There’s just something magical about pulling them from the oven and pressing that chocolate kiss right into the warm cookie. Simple, familiar, and comforting, they’re the kind of cookie that tastes like Christmas memories.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Classic Flavor Combo: Peanut butter + chocolate is unbeatable
Soft & Chewy Centers: With lightly crisp edges
Perfect for Holidays: A must-have on cookie trays
Easy & Reliable: No chilling required
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Servings: 24–28 cookies
Estimated Cost: $6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Calories: ~170 per cookie
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
For rolling:
¼ cup granulated sugar
Topping:
24–28 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Make the Dough
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
Shape & Bake
Roll dough into 1 tablespoon balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
Add the Kiss
Remove cookies from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Helpful Notes
Cookies will crack slightly around the edges — that’s perfect.
Press kisses gently so cookies don’t split too much.
For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake.
Tasty Twists
Dark Chocolate Blossoms: Use dark chocolate kisses
Mini Version: Use mini peanut butter cups
Almond Butter Swap: Use almond butter for a twist
Holiday Colors: Roll dough in red or green sanding sugar
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, sugars, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
FAQ
No — store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes — freeze dough balls (without sugar coating) up to 2 months.
Butter may have been too warm — chill dough for 20 minutes if needed.
A Cookie That Never Goes Out of Style
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, sweet, and crowned with chocolate perfection. Easy to make, impossible to resist, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer with every bite 🍫🥜🎄