Imagine this: you’re sitting by the crackling fire, the house is decked out in twinkling lights, and suddenly the doorbell rings—unexpected guests! Don’t panic; I’ve got you covered with a treat that’s as effortless as it is delightful.
These peanut butter blossoms, topped with dark chocolate Hershey Kisses, are a Christmas miracle in cookie form. With a little help from Betty Crocker’s peanut butter cookie mix, you can whip up these melt-in-your-mouth goodies in no time. Trust me, they’re not just for any occasion—they’re made for moments when you need to wow, and fast!
🥘 Ingredients
- Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix - If you always want to be prepared, you can store a few more at once.
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Egg
- Hershey's Kisses Dark Chocolate - it is always nice to have them at home and an indulgent bite-sized treat that's perfect for adding a touch of decadence to any dessert.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper—your baking trays are about to get festive!
Step 2: Pour the Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookie Mix into a mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add the water, oil, and egg, then mix it all up. I recommend using your stand mixer with a spatula attachment for a dough that’s as silky as Santa’s beard.
Step 4: Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into jolly little balls.
Step 5: Place the dough balls about 2 ½ inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each one slightly with a fork to make that signature crisscross pattern—it’s like stamping a bit of holiday cheer onto each cookie!
Step 6: Bake for 8-10 minutes. For larger cookies, stick to the package directions and bake for 12-14 minutes.
Step 7: Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
Step 8: Move the cookies to a cooling rack, then press a Hershey Dark Chocolate Kiss into the center of each cookie. The warmth will melt the chocolate just a little, creating a deliciously festive bond.
Step 9: Voilà! Your peanut butter blossoms are ready to spread some holiday magic.
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🍽 Equipment
- Hand- or Stand mixer
- Teaspoon
- 2 Baking Sheets with Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
- Cookie jar
🌡️ Storage
Can you freeze peanut butter blossoms?
Yes, you can freeze peanut butter blossoms! To freeze them, allow the cookies to cool completely after baking. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour or until solid.
Then, transfer the frozen cookies to an airtight container or freezer bag, separating each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours or warm them up slightly in the oven to refresh that fresh-baked taste.
Other Recipes for You to Try
- Cookies 'n' Cream Blossom Cookies
- Cinnamon Cookies (Zimtsterne)
- Leftover Eggyolk Cookies
- Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
- Baking Basics for Christmas Cookies
- Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
- Butterball Cookies
- Sour Cream Cookies with Pearl Sugar
- Coconut Busserl
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📖 Recipe
Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer
- Teaspoon
- 2 Baking Sheets with Parchment Paper
- Cookie jar
Ingredients
- 1 bag Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 Egg
- 26 Hershey's Kisses Dark Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Empty 1 bag Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix into a mixing bowl.1 bag Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix
- Add 1 tablespoon Water, 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil, and 1 Egg, and mix thoroughly. For an extra smooth dough, use the spatula attachment on your stand mixer.1 tablespoon Water, 3 tablespoon Vegetable oil, 1 Egg
- Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Place the dough balls 2 ½ inches apart on the baking sheets and press each one gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or if you’re making larger cookies, follow the package instructions and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest for 2 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and press 26 Hershey's Kisses Dark Chocolate (1 per cookie) onto each one while they’re still warm, allowing the chocolate to melt slightly and bond to the cookie.26 Hershey's Kisses Dark Chocolate
- Enjoy your delightful peanut butter blossoms!
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
⛑️ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For further information, check Safe Food Handling - FDA.
nancy says
definitely making these on the weekend. Pinned!
Nora says
Awesome! Let me know how you liked them!
Swathi says
This one of my favorite cookies your recipe is perfect. I tried it.
Nora says
Thank you so much, Swathi!
Amy says
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Nora says
You are most welcome, Amy!
Genevieve says
I love peanut butter blossoms and they are the cookie for kicking off the Christmas season!
Nora says
That is awesome, thank you, Genevieve!