Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, a childhood classic cookie that I've been making forever. A cookie everyone should know how to bake. A rich crispy peanut butter flavor-packed cookie cooked to perfection. Top it with a chocolate kiss candy for the ultimate treat. This is a no-fail family recipe that is requested by all our family and friends.
A must make for holidays, family parties, and especially when you want an amazing flavor-packed cookie!
When I was preparing what to share today, I felt there's not a better time to share our family's favorite blossom cookie. I do love a great Holiday cookie, some favorites are Rugelach, Spritz Cookies, and Pecan Crescents.
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Classic cookies that are so simple to prepare with a quick bake time too. A fabulous blend of a creamy peanut butter cookie with a decadent chocolate kiss center. Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, great for kids parties, holiday cookie exchange, tailgate treats, and just plain old fashion cookies and milk.
Do I have to place the dough in the fridge for a bit before baking?
I have experimented quite a bit, placing the dough in the fridge keeps the cookies pillowy and they do not spread a lot. This means they are soft, chewy and flavorful.
So I highly recommend placing the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes before rolling in the sugar.
How long do Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies keep once I bake them?
Keep cookies in an airtight container for about 4 days once baked.
Can the dough be frozen?
Unbaked blossom cookies: Prepare dough and roll into balls. Place on a baking tray in the freezer for about 1 hour. Once cookies are frozen, place in a freezer bag for up to can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. Bake as directed below in the recipe.
Baked Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies: Place the finished cookies in a freezer-safe bag. They need care when placed in the freezer so the tips of the cookies do not break. I do not do this often as it's easier to freeze the uncooked dough. To defrost, place the cookies in the fridge overnight They can also defrost on the counter in about 2 hours.
Tips to make the best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Use unsalted butter, if you only have salted butter, do not add salt to the cookies.
- Be sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature so the batter blends well.
- As you cook the cookies in batches, be sure to place the uncooked dough on cooled baking trays so they don't flatten too much.
- Refrigerate the dough before rolling into balls. This will help the cookies to stay puffy.
- Be sure to check the expiration date in baking soda, baking soda can go bad. Replace old baking soda.
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How to Make Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Full recipe below, use this tutorial as a visual guide.
- Combine and blend well butter and sugars.
- Add in eggs, milk, and vanilla
- Blend well.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into balls and then in sugar.
- Place on a prepared baking tray. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Quickly place a chocolate kiss into center of each cookie.
- Cool and serve.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 4-5 Tablespoons white sugar, to roll dough in before baking
- 36 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, place unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Use the paddle attachment for the stand mixer or the beaters for the hand mixer to cream the mixture until well blended.
- Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill dough.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a Silpat on a baking tray or spray the baking sheet with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- Remove dough from the fridge and roll into 1 inch balls.
- Roll each ball into the white sugar. Place on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cookies will be soft and light brown.
- Quickly press in a chocolate kiss candy into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly.
- Place them on a cooling rack to harden slightly as they cool.
- Continue until all the dough is used to make cookies.
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