Save Classic, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a glossy chocolate kiss made effortlessly with just three pantry staples and no chilling required!
I first baked these blossoming peanut butter cookies for a weekend treat and their quick simplicity instantly won over my family.
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Large egg: 1
- Chocolate kiss candies: 24 unwrapped (such as Hersheys Kisses)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make dough:
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and fully combined.
- Shape cookies:
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and tops just start to crack.
- Add chocolate:
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
Save Every holiday, these peanut butter blossoms vanish from the cookie tin within hours and spark so many smiles among our friends.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, mixing spoon or spatula, baking sheet, parchment paper, wire rack
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: 120 calories, 6 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts, egg, and milk. Always verify chocolate candy labels for allergens.
Save Keep these cookies handy for last-minute gatherings – their crowd-pleasing flavor and beautiful appearance always impress!
Common Questions
- → Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?
Yes, swapping creamy for crunchy peanut butter adds a pleasant texture variation to the cookies.
- → Do the cookies require chilling before baking?
No chilling is needed, allowing for quick preparation and immediate baking.
- → What alternatives exist for the chocolate kiss topping?
Try mini chocolates or caramel candies as toppings for a different flavor twist.
- → How long do the cookies stay fresh?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they remain fresh up to 5 days.
- → At what temperature and time should these cookies be baked?
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges set and tops start cracking.