Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of our favorite cookie recipes for good reason. They're simple to make, and everyone loves the combo of soft peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center.
I like to make a shortcut version of these treats, which uses a store-bought cookie mix. I even added a little twist this time by using chocolate peanut butter hearts instead of Hershey's kisses, and they turned out great!
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Why You'll Love Peanut Blossoms
- Quick and stress-free: You don't have to make cookie dough from scratch.
- Perfect for gifting or parties: They look special, but they don't take a lot of work.
- Kid-friendly: So many steps in this recipe can be done by children with some adult supervision.
- Minimal cleanup: One bowl, one baking sheet, and parchment paper make this easy to clean!
Peanut Butter Desserts
Peanut butter desserts are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Their flavor reminds people of childhood, making these cookies super comforting. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy dessert using peanut butter:
- Peanut Butter Snowballs
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crescents
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
- Peanut butter cookie mix - Use a 17.5 oz mix and follow the directions on the back.
- Egg, oil, and water - These are used along with the cookie mix to make the dough.
- Granulated sugar - To roll the dough balls.
- Chocolate peanut butter hearts - These melt just a bit when pressed into the warm cookies.
Best Kitchen Tools for Peanut Butter Blossoms
Here are the tools I always grab for these cookies. A mixing bowl makes stirring the dough simple, a cookie scoop is great for getting a uniform size, and a wire rack helps cool the cookies.
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How to Make These Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
1. Mix the dough: Follow the directions on the back of the cookie mix.
2. Shape and roll: Scoop the dough into small balls, then roll each one in sugar to coat.
3. Bake: In a 375-degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes. You want the tops to look slightly cracked.
4. Add the chocolate: While they are still warm, gently press a chocolate heart into the center of each cookie. If they cool too much, the chocolate won't melt.
5. Cool: Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack. They'll firm up as they cool.
Tips for Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
Tip 1: Be sure not to overbake. These cookies taste best when they look just slightly underdone.
Tip 2: Use parchment paper for even baking and easy clean-up.
Tip 3: Add the chocolate right away. If you wait too long, the hearts won't stick or melt slightly like you want them to.
FAQs for Peanut Butter Cookie Blossoms
You sure can. Chocolate kisses or even mini peanut butter cups work well, too. Use whatever you have on hand or prefer.
Yes, you can prepare the dough and chill it for up to 24 hours. Just let it come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before rolling into balls.
Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze these for up to 2 months by layering them with parchment or wax paper.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are a classic that range from soft, chewy traditional cookies to creative options like peanut butter cookie brownies. For candy lovers, there are fun Reese's peanut butter cup cookies. And if you love the combo of peanut butter and chocolate, these buckeye brownie cookies are a must!
📖 Recipe
Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
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Ingredients
- 17.5 oz peanut butter cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 chocolate peanut butter hearts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare cookie dough according to package directions.
- Scoop dough into small balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spaced a couple inches apart.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, until tops are slightly cracked.
- Remove from oven and press a chocolate heart into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Don't overbake! These cookies are at their best when they look just a little underdone-soft, gooey perfection.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for even baking and super easy clean-up (because who wants to scrub pans?).
- Press the chocolate hearts on right away while the cookies are still warm-if you wait, they won't melt or stick the way you want.
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