3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

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This straightforward treat combines creamy peanut butter, sugar, and egg to create tender cookies. Baked until lightly golden, each is crowned with a melting chocolate kiss, adding a rich finish. Perfect for festive gatherings or quick sweet cravings, these cookies require minimal ingredients and time, making them a go-to for easy indulgence. Optional sugar rolling adds extra crunch, and alternatives like almond or sunflower butter offer allergen-friendly variations.

Updated on Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:08:00 GMT
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A classic, irresistibly soft peanut butter cookie crowned with a melting chocolate kiss. This ultra-simple, no-chill recipe is perfect for quick sweet cravings and festive occasions.

I first served these cookies at a holiday party and they were gone within minutes. Everyone loved the perfect combination of peanut butter softness and a chocolate kiss.

Ingredients

  • Dough: 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg
  • Topping: 20 chocolate kiss candies unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Shape Cookies:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie roll into balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake:
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
Add Topping:
Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges.
Cool:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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These cookies bring back warm family memories of baking together every holiday season filling the kitchen with comforting aromas and laughter.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and soft.

Allergen Information

Contains peanuts eggs and may contain milk in chocolate candies Chocolate kisses may contain soy and traces of tree nuts Always check ingredient labels for allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 135 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 3 g per serving

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Enjoy these simple and delicious peanut butter blossoms as a sweet treat any time of the year.

Recipe Questions & Answers

How can I make these cookies crunchy?

Rolling the dough balls in extra granulated sugar before baking creates a light crunchy texture on the outside.

Can I substitute peanut butter for dietary reasons?

Yes, almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be used to replace peanut butter, though flavors will vary slightly.

What temperature and time are recommended for baking?

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until the edges are set and bottoms lightly golden.

Why add the chocolate kiss after baking?

Pressing the chocolate kiss onto warm cookies allows it to soften without fully melting, creating a signature finish and slight cracking around edges.

How should these cookies be stored?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

Soft peanut butter cookies crowned with melting chocolate kisses—simple and quick to prepare.

Prep time
10 minutes
Time to cook
10 minutes
Time required
20 minutes
Recipe by Freshyforks Lena Brooks


Skill level Easy

Cuisine American

Portions 20 Number of servings

Diet Details Meatless, No gluten

What You'll Need

Dough

01 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 1 cup granulated sugar
03 1 large egg

Topping

01 20 unwrapped chocolate kiss candies

Directions

Step 01

Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 02

Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and uniformly blended.

Step 03

Form dough balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.

Step 04

Bake cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.

Step 05

Add chocolate topping: Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate kiss into the center of each; a slight crack around edges is normal.

Step 06

Cool completely: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool fully.

Tools Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Allergy info

Review ingredients for allergens. Reach out to medical experts if you're not sure.
  • Contains peanuts, eggs, and may contain milk from chocolate candies.
  • Chocolate kisses may contain soy and traces of tree nuts.
  • Check ingredient labels carefully for allergens.

Nutritional breakdown (each serving)

This nutritional data guides only—don't treat as medical advice.
  • Energy (Calories): 135
  • Lipids: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 16 grams
  • Proteins: 3 grams