Hershey Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Hershey Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a must on my Christmas cookie trays, right alongside Italian Wedding Cookies and My Mom’s Honey Balls. A soft peanut butter cookie with a chocolate kiss right in the middle just feels like the holidays. They’re simple to make, and loved by everyone.

Growing up, these cookies were extra special in my family because my dad’s favorite chocolate was Hershey Kisses — and he definitely had a sweet tooth. Adding those kisses to a peanut butter cookie always put the biggest smile on his face, and baking them still brings back so many sweet holiday memories.

If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, then these cookies are going to be at the top of your list. The combination of a soft peanut butter cookie with a chocolate kiss right in the center is a classic for a reason — simple, comforting, and always a crowd favorite.

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• So easy to make – simple ingredients and no fancy steps
• Soft and peanut buttery with just the right amount of sweetness
• That chocolate kiss in the middle makes every bite extra special
• Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and holiday gifting
• Kid-approved and grown-up loved – they never last long

🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need

• Unsalted butter – for rich flavor and a soft cookie
• Creamy peanut butter – the star of the cookie
• Granulated sugar – for sweetness and rolling the dough
• Brown sugar – adds moisture and depth of flavor
• Egg – binds everything together
• Vanilla extract – adds warmth and enhances flavor
• All-purpose flour – gives the cookies structure
• Baking soda – helps the cookies rise and crack slightly
• Salt – balances the sweetness
• Hershey Kisses – that classic chocolate center

Quick Baking Tip:
While the cookies are baking, take a minute to unwrap your Hershey Kisses so they’re ready to press in while the cookies are hot.

Let’s Make Hershey Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Follow these simple steps to make the best peanut butter blossom cookies.

Step 1: Cream the butters and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.

Step 2: Add the egg and vanilla. Mix just until combined.

Step 3: Mix in the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms. Don’t overmix.

Step 4: Roll and coat in sugar. Roll dough into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.

Step 5: Bake. Bake until the edges are set and the cookies puff slightly. Add the chocolate kisses, Press a Hershey Kiss into the center while cookies are still warm.

Step 6: Serve cooled cookies and enjoy!

⭐ Tips for Perfect Hershey Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

• • Press the chocolate kiss in right away while the cookies are still warm so it sticks and melts just slightly.
  • Don’t overbake — the cookies should look soft in the center when you take them out.
  • Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes so your cookies don’t spread too much.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture (natural peanut butter can make them crumbly).
  • Roll the dough evenly so all the cookies bake at the same rate.
  • Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top after adding the kiss for an extra special touch.

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🎄 Peanut Butter Blossom Variations

These cookies are easy to switch up for the holidays. Try using different flavored Hershey Kisses like peppermint, dark chocolate, or caramel for a fun twist. To make them extra festive, try rolling the dough in colored crystal sugar instead of regular sugar — perfect for holiday cookie trays and gifting.

🎄 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips for Busy Holidays

These cookies are perfect for holiday prep. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to get ahead, the cookie dough can be made and chilled for up to 2 days before baking. You can also freeze the rolled dough balls for up to 2 months — just bake straight from the freezer and add a minute or two to the bake time.

Hershey Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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• Author: Lori
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 36 cookies
• Category: Desserts
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 36 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.

• Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

• Bake for 8–10 minutes, until cookies are set on the edges and lightly golden.

• Immediately press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie.

• Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.