5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossom
These easy 5-ingredient peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy, and topped with a classic chocolate kiss. Made with simple pantry staples and an optional splash of vanilla for extra flavor, they come together in under 20 minutes and are perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or an easy baking win any day of the week.
Yield: 25 cookies
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spoon or Spatula
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Measuring Spoons
- 1 Cooling Rack (Optional)
Materials
- 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar (Plus Extra for Rolling)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract (Optional)
- 18-25 Chocolate Kisses (Unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking matUnwrap the chocolate kisses now and set them aside
- Mix the doughStir until the dough is smooth and thick. It should hold together easily and not feel greasy.1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Large Egg, 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda, 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
- Roll in sugar Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.Roll each ball in a small bowl of granulated sugar and place it on the baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- Bake Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cookies are lightly cracked on top and just set around the edges.
- Add Chocolate KissRemove cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.18-25 Chocolate Kisses
- Cool.
Notes
- Creamy peanut butter works best. Natural peanut butter may cause the cookies to crumble unless very well mixed.
- Vanilla extract is optional but adds extra warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Do not overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Press the chocolate kisses into the cookies immediately after baking so they stick properly.
- For softer cookies, store in an airtight container at room temperature.