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Peanut Butter Blossoms 3 Ways

Last Updated November 29, 2020. Published November 29, 2020 By Rosemary 4 Comments

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These Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delicious simple cookie topped with a chocolate kiss, or why not change it up and turn them into crinkle or thumbprint cookies? So good you will wonder why you never tried them before.

10 peanut butter blossoms on a wire rack

Personally I love anything peanut butter, from spreading it on my toast in the morning to Thick Peanut Butter Cookies, but I have to admit these are one of the best cookies I have made and eaten in the last while. I brought my cousin back as a recipe tester so that I could get these cookies just right. And perfect we did! Nothing like a crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside peanut butter cookie.

The first batch we made the dough was too soft and the cookies spread. So instead of using granulated sugar I substituted with icing/powdered sugar which helps keep cookies from spreading. I also added a bit more flour and of course I chilled it for a full hour and again once the cookies were formed, while the oven was pre-heating. We both produced one of the best Peanut Butter Blossoms holiday baking has yet to see, at least in our opinion!

How to make them

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

In a medium bowl cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until fluffy, add the egg and vanilla, beat to combine. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until the dough is just combined. Do not over mix. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

making the dough in a silver mixing bowl

Shape the dough into balls, a little smaller than golf ball size, roll them in sugar (I rolled some in sparkling sugar and some in granulated sugar) and place on the prepared cookie sheet.

dough balls for peanut butter blossoms rolled in sugar ready for baking

If you decide to make crinkle cookies or thumbprint cookies, then for crinkle cookies roll the balls first in granulated sugar than powdered sugar, this helps them to crinkle up perfectly. If making thumbprint cookies then roll the balls in sugar and with your thumb or wooden spoon make an indentation in the middle of the dough.

dough balls for thumbprint & crinkle cookies before and after baking

Bake the cookies, then remove from the oven, if making Peanut Butter Blossoms, immediately place an unwrapped chocolate kiss in the middle of every cookie with a little pressure.

baked cookies on a cookie sheet with a chocolate kiss in the middle

If making the thumbprint cookies, then immediately re-indent the cookies again. Leave the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool fill the thumbprint cookies with jam or your favourite filling.

thumbprint, crinkle and blossom cookies on a black plate

How to tell when the cookies are done

They are done when the tops of the cookies are lightly brown, when you take them out of the oven they will still be a little soft, but they will firm up as they cool.

Why are my cookies dry?

They could be dry because your oven temperature is off, if your oven runs high then they will too quickly and either come out too dry or crunchy on the outside and not completely baked on the inside. It is also best to use regular peanut butter rather than natural. Natural seems to dry out the cookies.

How to store them

The cookies should be stored in an airtight container and will keep at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container, place parchment paper between the layers so they don’t stick together. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. The unbaked cookie balls can also be frozen for up to 3 months, freeze the balls first on a cookie sheet then move to a freezer safe container. They can be baked without thawing although they will take a bit longer to bake.

peanut butter blossoms on a wire rack

What other cookies can I make with the dough?

I am not a big Chocolate Kiss lover, the chocolate always tasted strange to me, so I decided I would use the dough to make a crinkle cookie and a thumbprint cookie with jam (peanut butter and jam) in the centre.

More Christmas Cookies

3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Easy Lemon Squares

Easy Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Italian Almond Cookies

So if you or someone knows is a big Peanut Butter lover than I hope you give these Peanut Butter Blossoms a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy! Happy Baking.

up close peanut butter blossom cookie

10 peanut butter blossoms on a wire rack
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Peanut Butter Blossoms - Three Ways

These Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delicious simple cookie topped with a chocolate kiss, or why not turn them into crinkle or thumbprint cookies?
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Course Christmas Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 101kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (244 grams)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • ½ cup butter (softened) (112 grams)
  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy) (120 grams)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed) (90 grams)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted) (60 grams)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

*if using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon salt.

    EXTRAS

    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
    • 24 unwrapped chocolate kisses
    • Jam or filling of choice for thumbprint cookies

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
      In a medium bowl or stand up mixer cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until fluffy about 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla, beat to combine. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until the dough is just combined. Do not over beat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Shape the dough into balls, a little smaller than golf ball size, roll them in sugar and place on 1-2 parchment paper lined cookie sheets 2 inches (4 cm) apart
      If you decide to make crinkle cookies or thumbprint cookies, then for crinkle cookies roll the balls first in granulated sugar than powdered sugar, this helps them to crinkle up perfectly. If making thumbprint cookies then roll the balls in sugar and with your thumb or wooden spoon make an indentation in the middle of the dough. Chill the cookies while the oven is pre-heating.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
    • Bake the cookies for approximately 12 minutes, remove from the oven if making Peanut Butter Blossoms, immediately place an unwrapped chocolate kiss in the middle of every cookie press down a bit with a little pressure, if making the thumbprint cookies, then immediately re-indent the cookies. Leave the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.  Once completely cool fill the thumbprint cookies with jam or your favourite filling. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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      1. Terrio says

        December 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm

        Wondering if these cookies can be frozen

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        • Rosemary says

          December 10, 2020 at 8:54 pm

          Hi Terrio, yes they can I explain it in the blog post. 🙂

          Reply
      2. Janet says

        November 29, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        5 stars
        LOVE THESE COOKIES!!!
        So easy to make and just darn good!!!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 30, 2020 at 6:46 pm

          Hi Janet, thanks glad you enjoyed them!

          Reply

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