Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms (Soft, Chewy & Kid-Friendly!)

You know that smell warm peanut butter cookies rising in the oven while you unwrap chocolate kisses with sticky fingers. These easy peanut butter blossoms are the cookies you grew up on. Simple, cozy, a little messy, and always worth it.

Whether you’re baking for Santa or your own sweet tooth, this easy peanut butter blossoms recipe hits all the holiday vibes without any stress.

Why These Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms Are a Holiday Must

There’s just something timeless about the combo of peanut butter and melty milk chocolate. These peanut butter blossoms bring the soft chew of a peanut butter base, rolled in sugar for sparkle, then crowned with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. They’re nostalgic, crowd-pleasing, and so fun to make with kids. You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen just one bowl, one tray, and a little cookie magic.

And if you’re making a festive cookie spread, they go perfectly with these chewy gingerbread men cookies for a classic holiday lineup.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy recommended)
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Extra sugar for rolling
About 30 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Swap tip: No kisses? Try a square of dark chocolate or even a mini peanut butter cup. But for true peanut butter blossom cookies, Hershey’s is the classic.

Tools You’ll Need

Just a few basics from your kitchen drawer
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop (optional)

How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy. This base gives the cookies their signature soft texture and rich flavor.

Step 2: Add the Egg, Vanilla, and Milk

Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, then beat again until fully combined. The mixture should look creamy and slightly glossy — that’s your cue it’s ready for the dry ingredients.

Step 3: Stir in the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until blended. Don’t overmix — you want the dough to stay soft and tender.

Step 4: Shape the Cookies

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each one generously in sugar. This adds that sparkly, slightly crisp exterior everyone loves.

Step 5: Arrange and Bake

Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cookies look set but still soft in the center.

Step 6: Press in the Hershey’s Kisses

Right after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The warm dough will cradle the chocolate perfectly and create that classic blossom look.

Step 7: Cool and Enjoy

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set while staying soft and chewy — exactly what you want in every bite.

This simple method guarantees tender, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter blossoms that taste like pure holiday magic — without any fuss.

If you’re doing a cookie swap or need something no-fuss to impress, these are a dream to make alongside no-bake white chocolate cheesecakes because dessert variety is always a good idea

Tips for Perfectly Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms

Use room temp butter so everything blends easily
Avoid overmixing once you add flour it makes the cookies tougher
If you have time, chilling the dough for 20 minutes helps them bake thicker
Unwrap the kisses before the cookies go in the oven so you’re ready
Take the cookies out while the centers are still soft. They’ll firm up as they cool

These small steps ensure your easy peanut butter blossoms recipe comes out perfect every time.

FAQs About Peanut Butter Blossoms

How to Store & Freeze Peanut Butter Blossoms

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temp for 3 to 4 days
To freeze dough, roll into balls and freeze on a tray. Once firm, transfer to a freezer bag. On baking day, roll them in sugar and bake straight from the freezer—just add a minute or two to the bake time

You can also stash finished peanut butter blossoms in the freezer for last-minute cookie cravings.

Want something fun for the kids to help with? Try these rice krispie Christmas puddings for a sweet no-bake holiday project

Final Thoughts

These cookies are a classic for a reason. They’re easy, delicious, and the perfect blend of peanut butter and chocolate. Make a batch with your kids, share some with a neighbor, or treat yourself with a warm one straight off the tray

This easy peanut butter blossoms recipe is one you’ll come back to every December and probably a few other months too.

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