Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms – The Coziest Cookie Classic

🎉 Introduction

There are cookies that remind us of holidays, family baking days, and warm kitchens — and Peanut Butter Blossoms are exactly that kind of cookie. Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a melty chocolate kiss right in the center — they’re comforting, nostalgic, and always a crowd favorite.

These cookies are simple, beautiful, and irresistibly delicious. The peanut butter creates a soft and tender crumb, while the sugar coating gives a lightly crisp exterior. Pressing the chocolate kiss into the warm cookie melts it just enough to create that signature glossy swirl of chocolate on top.

Whether baked for holidays, gifting, parties, or just because — these cookies make every moment feel warm and happy.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

🛒 Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (11 oz) bag Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3:
Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5:
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently with a spatula just until the dough comes together.

Step 6:
Scoop the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll each ball in granulated sugar.

Step 7:
Place the cookie dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 8:
Bake for 8–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.

Step 9:
Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
(This melts the chocolate just enough to form the perfect blossom 🌸)

Step 10:
Move cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: About 22–30 cookies
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 8–11 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• Freeze baked cookies (or unbaked dough balls) for 2 months.
• To refresh, warm a cookie in the microwave for 5–7 seconds.

🥄 Variations

• Chocolate Lovers: Use dark chocolate kisses or mini chocolate peanut butter cups.
• Holiday Sparkle: Roll dough in colored sugar sprinkles instead of plain sugar.
• Extra Peanut Butter: Stir in ½ cup chopped peanuts for added crunch.
• Flourless Version: Replace flour with peanut butter cookie dough base — ask me if you want that recipe too.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
   Yes — it adds texture!
2. Why roll in sugar?
   It gives a lightly crisp outside.
3. Do I have to chill the dough?
   Not required, but chilling for 15 minutes makes thicker cookies.
4. Can I use margarine?
   Butter gives the best flavor and texture.
5. Why did my cookies crack too much?
   Slight cracks are normal — they help hold the kiss.
6. Can I use mini Hershey’s Kisses?
   Yes — just bake slightly smaller cookies.
7. Can I use gluten-free flour?
   Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Absolutely — just double everything.
9. Can kids help make these?
   Yes — kids love placing the chocolate kiss on top.
10. How do I make them extra soft?
    Do not overbake — remove when centers are still soft.

🏁 Conclusion

These Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms are warm, sweet, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing. They look beautiful, taste amazing, and bring that holiday-and-home feeling into every bite. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these classic cookies always bring smiles.

Bake them. Share them. Enjoy the cozy moment.

Adam

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms – The Coziest Cookie Classic

There are cookies that remind us of holidays, family baking days, and warm kitchens — and Peanut Butter Blossoms are exactly that kind of cookie. Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a melty chocolate kiss right in the center — they’re comforting, nostalgic, and always a crowd favorite. These cookies are simple, beautiful, and irresistibly delicious. The peanut butter creates a soft and tender crumb, while the sugar coating gives a lightly crisp exterior. Pressing the chocolate kiss into the warm cookie melts it just enough to create that signature glossy swirl of chocolate on top. Whether baked for holidays, gifting, parties, or just because — these cookies make every moment feel warm and happy.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

bake time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 21 minutes mins

Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
• 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 11 oz bag Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped)

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Step 1:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 3:

1. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4:

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5:

1. Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently with a spatula just until the dough comes together.

Step 6:

1. Scoop the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll each ball in granulated sugar.

Step 7:

1. Place the cookie dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 8:

1. Bake for 8–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.

Step 9:

1. Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
2. (This melts the chocolate just enough to form the perfect blossom 🌸)

Step 10:

1. Move cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Freeze baked cookies (or unbaked dough balls) for 2 months.

To refresh, warm a cookie in the microwave for 5–7 seconds.

🥄 Variations

Chocolate Lovers: Use dark chocolate kisses or mini chocolate peanut butter cups.

Holiday Sparkle: Roll dough in colored sugar sprinkles instead of plain sugar.

Extra Peanut Butter: Stir in ½ cup chopped peanuts for added crunch.

Flourless Version: Replace flour with peanut butter cookie dough base — ask me if you want that recipe too.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes — it adds texture!

Why roll in sugar?
It gives a lightly crisp outside.

Do I have to chill the dough?
Not required, but chilling for 15 minutes makes thicker cookies.

Can I use margarine?
Butter gives the best flavor and texture.

Why did my cookies crack too much?
Slight cracks are normal — they help hold the kiss.

Can I use mini Hershey’s Kisses?
Yes — just bake slightly smaller cookies.

Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes — use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely — just double everything.

Can kids help make these?
Yes — kids love placing the chocolate kiss on top.

How do I make them extra soft?
Do not overbake — remove when centers are still soft.

🏁 Conclusion

These Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms are warm, sweet, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing. They look beautiful, taste amazing, and bring that holiday-and-home feeling into every bite. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these classic cookies always bring smiles.

Bake them. Share them. Enjoy the cozy moment.