Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
These Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss in the center. They're one of the most beloved Christmas cookies of all time and a holiday tradition in countless households.
With their classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, they're impossible to resist.
The Origins of Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms were created in 1957 by Ohio baker Freda Smith during a Pillsbury Bake-Off contest.
Although the recipe did not win first place, it became one of the most famous cookie recipes in America. The iconic chocolate kiss pressed into the center gave the cookies their "blossom" appearance and helped turn them into a Christmas classic.
Today, Peanut Butter Blossoms appear on holiday cookie trays across the country every year.
Why You'll Love These Cookies
- Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies
- Classic chocolate and peanut butter combination
- Easy to make
- Perfect Christmas cookie
- Family favorite
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
Step 3
Beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Add:
- Egg
- Milk
- Vanilla
Mix until smooth.
Step 4
Gradually add dry ingredients.
Mix until dough forms.
Step 5
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in sugar.
Place on baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Step 7
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
Allow cookies to cool completely.
What to Serve With Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Hot Chocolate
- Coffee
- Milk
- Eggnog
- Peppermint Mocha
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
More Christmas Cookies You'll Love
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
- Snowball Cookies
- Molasses Cookies
- Linzer Cookies
Final Thoughts
Peanut Butter Blossoms have remained a Christmas favorite for nearly 70 years. Their soft peanut butter base and chocolate center make them one of the most recognizable holiday cookies ever created.