Kid-Approved Soft Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies: Easy 30-Min Recipe
These soft, chewy peanut butter blossom cookies are ready in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients. A family favorite that’s perfect for baking with kids and guaranteed to disappear fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24-36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (e.g., Jif or Skippy)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24–36 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down sides.
- Add room-temperature egg and vanilla extract; beat on low speed until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed in 2-3 additions until just combined. Scrape bowl as needed. Dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Place 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each), then roll each ball in sugar to coat evenly.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft and puffy.
- Immediately after removing from oven, gently press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie until the cookie cracks slightly around the edges.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not over-bake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. For a gluten-free version, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft for up to a week. Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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