Have you ever bitten into a Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Recipe and been nothing short of happy? I have! These are chewy, chocolate covered and soft cookies that I have always loved since I was a little kid. They give the impression of a warm bakery and when I bake them, my kitchen smells like one and I cannot help but grab one (or three) as it comes out of the oven.
I will tell you all that I know about how to make the best Peanut Butter Blossom cookies, both based on my personal experience of baking cookies and professional knowledge that will ensure success. You can be a novice cook or even a person who wants to master the art: in any case, you will have a pleasant surprise.
What Is Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe?
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are tender peanut butter cookies that have a sweet chocolate kiss in the middle of it. I recall the first time when I had them warm, soft chocolate and a nutty crunchy cookie cake. They combine the ideal combination of chocolate and the flavor of peanut butter.
The cookies grew to fame especially when they were first presented in the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest and since then they have been a classic of the holidays.
I Love Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
I cook a lot of cookies, however, these cookies are dear to my heart. Here’s why I adore them:
- Easy ingredients- You just need the basic pantry ingredients.
- Best texture- Soft but chewie inside but a bit of crunch outside.
- Child friendly - My niece refers to them as choco-kiss cookies.
- Causal feel - I can’t leave them out on my Christmas cookie tray.
- Easy recipe to follow foolproofly- even a beginner can make one.
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the most comforting cookies. They unite the ideal balance of nutrient richness and sweetness of chocolate. — Sarah Martinez, Pastry Chef
Ingredients I Use for the Best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe
I have experimented with this to find out that ingredients can make or break the dish. Here’s my go-to list:
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 500 gm. softened unsalted butter.
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (I use natural because it is richer)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
For Rolling
- Extra granulated sugar
- For Topping
- 36 Hershey Kisses (or chocolate of your choice)
Pro Tip: Creamy peanut butter also works to achieve a soft, smooth texture. A crunchy peanut butter makes it more rustic and more chunky and it works, provided that you are fond of added crunch.
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A Recipe: Baking Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe in a Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
I will always begin by taking measurements prior to mixing. It spares me of kitchen clutter.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- Whisk flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, peanut butter and sugars together in a separate large bowl until creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and the egg, mix until smooth.
- Fold in the ingredients of the dry ingredients gradually until you have a soft dough.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
- Take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll the dough into balls.
- Roll in granulated sugar each ball in order to get that pretty crackly finish.
Step 4: Bake and Add Chocolate
- Bake at 350 Degrees (175 Degrees C) 8-10 minutes until cookies rise up.
- Instantly stamp a Hershey Kiss into the middle of every one of the cookies.
Step 5: Cool and Enjoy
Allow them to cool a little, then bite them! or not! Warm cookies are magic.
My Personal Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe
These cookies are easy and I have baked dozens of them, and here are my secrets:
- The dough has to be chilled and then rolled after 30 minutes -this makes it easy to shape.
- Do not overbake - they are to appear a little underbaked when taken out of the oven.
- Fresh baking soda is required- stale baking soda results in flat cookies.
- Test chocolate-eating-products - I occasionally can replace Hershey Kisses with peanut butter mini-cups or dark chocolate squares.
Variations to Try for Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe
I am fond of trying different flavours, and the twists make the cookies even more entertaining:
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Blossoms.
In place of plain peanut butter dough I used cookie dough that contains chocolate.
2. Nutty Crunch Blossoms
Bake the dough balls in peanuts that have been crushed to give an added crunch.
3. Holiday-Themed Blossoms
Roll cookies during Christmas, valentines or Easter in colored sugar.
4. Mini Peanut Butter Blossoms
Use smaller cookies and put mini chocolates on them — ideal party cookies.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie Approx.)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbs: 14g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 6g
- Sugar: 8g
My Experience: The First time I made peanut butter blossom cookies
I do not forget my initial effort. I was around 12 trying to surprise my mom during Christmas. I applied a thick peanut butter, I did not chill the dough and the cookies became flat and slightly burnt.
Now? They’re my signature treat. They are requested by my friends at all parties, I bake them on holidays, and it has become my family tradition.
Final Thoughts
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe is something I will always be happy to bake. They are basic, tender, chewey and crowned by molten chocolate- what is not to like? Be it on holidays, parties or a simple relaxing evening, these cookies never prove wanting. In case you never tried baking them, I will promise you that your kitchen will not be bitter of its aroma and your gustatory senses will be rewarded!
