Peanut Butter Blossoms

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We make these peanut butter blossoms every year for our annual cookie open house. We make about 15 to 20 different kinds of cookies and have a four-hour open house with friends. We then prepare cookie trays to take to shut-ins and freeze the rest to enjoy all year long!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
84
Yield:
7 dozen

Peanut butter blossoms are always a crowd-pleasing choice. Plus, they're easy to make with kitchen staples!

Peanut Butter Blossom Ingredients 

These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this crowd-pleasing peanut butter blossom recipe: 

  • Shortening: Start with a cup of shortening.
  • Sugars: You’ll need white sugar and brown sugar for the peanut butter cookies. 
  • Peanut butter: Of course, you’ll need peanut butter! Opt for a creamy or smooth variety. 
  • Eggs: Eggs lend moisture and help bind the peanut butter blossom cookie dough together. 
  • Milk: Add moisture with 1/4 cup of milk.
  • Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor up a notch.
  • Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure.
  • Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.
  • Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavor, but it won't make the cookies taste salty.
  • Chocolate: Hershey’s Kisses (or another chocolate candy kiss variety) are pressed into the tops of the hot cookies for an irresistible chocolate center. 

How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms 

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade peanut butter blossoms: 

  1. Make the dough and roll into balls. 
  2. Roll each ball in sugar. 
  3. Bake the cookies until lightly browned. 
  4. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. Let cool.  

How to Store Peanut Butter Blossoms 

Allow the cookies to cool completely to keep the chocolate center intact. Transfer the cookies to an airtight container, then store at room temperature for up to three days.

Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Blossoms? 

Yes, but it’s best to freeze the dough balls before baking. When you're ready to make them, simply bake them according to the recipe and press a fresh chocolate candy into each warm cookie. You can freeze the cookie dough for up to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise 

“Easiest recipe ever,” according to Candra Schlotterer. “[They are] gluten-free and a huge hit in my house. Everyone loves these cookies. Simple and delicious.”

“Perfect,” raves Alicia Redinger. “I love the taste...so much peanut butter flavor. I make these every year. One of my favorites.”

“Easy and delicious,” says Joan Long. “A great (shortcut) cookie to make when you want ‘homemade,’ that is quick to make. HINT: If I have leftovers, I keep them in a lidded plastic container with a piece of bread to keep them soft.”


Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 84 servings

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 (9 ounce) bags milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make peanut blossoms.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  3. Cream together shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar in a large bowl until smooth.

    Shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar and white sugar creamed together in a large bowl until smooth.

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  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.

    Beat one egg into the mixture, at a time.

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    Stir milk and vanilla into mixture.

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  5. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture until well blended.

    Combine flour, baking soda and salt into peanut butter mixture.

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  6. Shape spoonfuls of dough into balls and roll in remaining 1/2 cup white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

    Dough rolled into balls and rolled in remaining white sugar.

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    Dough balls placed onto cookie sheet, 2-inches apart.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie.

    Once removed from oven, immediately press chocolate kiss into each cookie.

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  8. Allow to cool completely; the kiss will harden as it cools.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116 Calories
6g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 84
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.