Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies – Easy & Delicious Recipe

These nostalgic cookies deliver a perfect harmony between rich peanut butter and sweet chocolate. Ideal for festive parties, casual gatherings, or a much-needed after-school treat, the soft buttery texture and classic flavor combination will instantly transport you back to cherished childhood memories.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• Quick and Easy: Whip them up in just 30 minutes for any special occasion.
• Classic Nostalgia: Their flavor and texture evoke warm memories of childhood treats.
• A Perfect Pairing: Enjoy the delightful contrast of creamy peanut butter with a melting kiss of chocolate.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 24 Hershey’s chocolate kisses (unwrapped; freeze them a few hours before use for best results)

How to Make These Cookies

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl or a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and airy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, making sure to scrape the bowl as necessary.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until the dough comes together. A gentle mix is key for maintaining a tender crumb.
4. Step 4: Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough (using your favorite cookie scoop) and roll into smooth balls with your hands. Next, roll each ball generously in granulated sugar so that every surface is coated.
5. Step 5: Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the cookie edges have set and the tops show a delicate crackle.
6. Step 6: Remove the cookies from the oven and quickly press one Hershey’s chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Lightly twist the kiss while pressing to ensure it makes gentle contact with the cookie’s warm surface, which helps it adhere perfectly.
7. Step 7: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 3–5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Special Tips & Variations

• Freeze for Perfection: Freezing the chocolate kisses beforehand helps them stay firm, so they don’t melt too quickly onto the cookie.
• Don’t Overmix: Once you combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, mix just until incorporated to keep the cookies tender.
• Customize the Look: For a fun twist, try swapping in miniature heart-shaped chocolates on special occasions!

Cookie Assembly Gallery

Storage & Make Ahead

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
• Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 2 weeks when stored in a sealed container.
• Freezer: For long-term storage, freeze the cookie dough balls (uncoated in sugar) for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen when ready.
• Make Ahead: The dough can