These Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies do the impossible… they make your favorite Hershey Chocolate Kisses even better! And once you start handing these out these cute little peanut butter blossoms, you’ll instantly become the most popular person in the room! The best part is, with just 5 ingredients, they’re such a cinch to make!
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Ready to give your cookie cravings a fun kick in the pants?
Today we’re going to smash a lovely chocolate kiss right into the middle of your oven fresh peanut butter cookies.
The result… a spectacular combination of peanut butter and Hershey kisses!
D writes: "This is the best Peanut Butter blossom recipe ever. I double it every time and they never last very long!"
So get ready to revolutionize your chewy peanut butter cookies. With chocolate kisses galore, these are sure to create a memorable impression!
Oh… and did I mention just how easy these cookies are to make?
Just 5 ingredients and you’re done. Plus, no flour needed!
That’s crazy, right?
If you’re feeling wild, you can even swap out the Hershey Kisses in the center with Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups like I did with this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie.
Choices, choices… and more delicious choices!
And I think it’s only fair to warn you. These cookies never wait around for tomorrow!
I’m telling you, these taste little treats are so tantalizing… they start to magically disappear every time you look away!
Just like when you make this Candy Cane Kiss Cookie, these Heath Bar Cookies, and these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, too!
Some call them Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, and others call them Peanut Butter Blossoms, but I call them… well, how about just Downright Delicious?!?
They’re the best peanut butter and chocolate cookies for your Christmas parties, the annual office holiday party, or even for your New Year’s Eve bash!
Just whatever you do, find any excuse you need to make these delicious little Christmas cookies with a lovely Hershey Kiss jammed right in the middle!
They’re a cookie lovers dream come true!
Now let’s get baking, shall we?
You can get started with these simple ingredients…
Why Are These The Best Peanut Butter Blossoms Ever?
1. This blossom cookies recipe is perfect for parties, holidays, movie nights… and anytime you’re craving the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
2. These cookies are crazy easy to make.
3. You only need 5 ingredients. (just like when you make these Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies)
4. Prep time is just 15 minutes.
5. Other Frugal Girls readers love these cookies. In fact, these are one of the most popular Christmas recipes on TheFrugalGirls.com.
Ingredients
You’ll just need these 5 crazy easy ingredients to create the best peanut butter kiss cookies ever…
- Creamy Peanut Butter (This creamy Homemade Peanut Butter can be substituted.)
- Sugar
- Hershey Kisses
- Large Egg
- Vanilla Extract
That’s it, just 5 ingredients and no flour.
Easy cookie recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep like this peanut butter blossoms recipe really do create the most scrumptious cookies imaginable!
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Pin ItHow to Make Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
You won’t believe how EASY it is to prepare this recipe for peanut butter Hershey kiss cookies.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Mix up your dough, then transfer to refrigerator to chill.
2. Form chilled dough into balls, roll in sugar, then place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
3. Bake in oven, and after removing from oven… immediately press a Hershey Kiss in center.
4. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling, then let those cookie monsters loose.
It’s time to enjoy & DEVOUR!
This peanut butter kiss cookie recipe truly is one of the simplest Valentine’s Day Recipes and Christmas dessert recipes you can make!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Why Do My Peanut Butter Cookies Not Taste Like Peanut Butter?
The likely culprit is the peanut butter. Yikes!
So make sure to use a high quality creamy peanut butter. I highly recommend using this Homemade Peanut Butter recipe.
Do You Have To Refrigerate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Before Baking?
Yes, but not for too long. After you’ve made your cookie dough, place it in the refrigerator.
How long? Just 1 hour before baking should be enough.
At the same time, consider placing your Hershey Kisses in the freezer. This will help reduce the chance of your cute little kisses melting while the cookies are baking.
Why Are The Peanut Butter Cookies Crumbling?
The main cause of traditional peanut butter cookies crumbling is that too much flour has been used.
I’ve solved the “crumbling” problem for you by not using any flour at all in this recipe!
Why Are My Peanut Butter Cookies Always Hard?
Are your peanut butter cookies too hard? Try reducing the bake time. These cookies should only be baked for 8-10 minutes.
How To Tell If Your Peanut Butter Cookies Are Done…
Your cookies will be light brown in color.
The Hershey Kiss shape will still be intact. (Try freezing your chocolate kisses in advance, to help minimize them melting while the cookies are baking.)
Look for small cracks in the finished cookies (see photo below)
Your cookies will still be soft… but not moist!
How to Store
For perfectly delicious, soft cookies, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. That makes these ideal make-ahead cookies for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine’s day, Birthdays and more!
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about these easy Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies:
Ashley writes: “Yes!! Delicious. Make these!!!”
Macy writes: “Love this recipe!”
Steffie writes: “So easy and very good especially when they just cool off and the kiss has melted. Oh yes yum yum yummy. 😀 😀 😀 Very happy with this recipe. Thank you.” 😀 😀 😀
Melissa writes: “Delicious and so easy! Perfect for the kiddos to help!”
Krissy writes: “I was supposed to be making these, but had the normal recipe printed and ready to go. Made these instead! So much faster!”
Nikki writes: “Couldn’t believe how easy these were. So delicious, they were a big hit.”
Jessica writes: “Perfect amount of peanut butter and crunchy and chewy!”
Renee writes: “Perfect EVERY TIME!!! I have made 2 different batches so far – very happy. Unlike the standard Betty Crocker recipe, this one the cookies stay soft, provided they hang around long enough” 🙂
Patricia writes: “I have made these cookies several times, they are delicious.”
Jan writes: “Very good and I will double next time. I love that it is flour free. It passed the husband test!”
Kathryn writes: “Awesome recipe for Gluten-free people. They are delicious!”
Caitlin writes: “I rolled each ball of dough in colored sanding sugar before baking, and used dark chocolate Hershey’s kisses. These came out delicious and were super easy to make.
Tina writes: “You can never go wrong with these, I always love switching up the kisses flavors.”
Kelly writes: “Easy to make and delicious! My non gluten free family members couldn’t tell the difference.”
Patti writes: “Simply delicious AND SIMPLE! Another variation: add a red hot cinnamon dot under the chocolate kiss when the cookie is fresh out of the oven!”
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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter OR this Homemade Peanut Butter
- 1 cup Sugar + ¼ cup Sugar
- 30 Hershey Kisses, (a 10.8 oz. bag will be plenty)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Mix Peanut Butter, 1 cup Sugar, Egg and Vanilla together in medium sized mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Place dough in fridge, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- While waiting for dough to chill, line cookie sheets with parchment paper, and pour 1/4 cup sugar into small bowl and set aside.
- After dough has been chilled, roll into small tablespoon sized balls, then roll around in small sugar bowl.
- Place on parchment lined cookie sheets, approx. 2 inches apart. (do not flatten dough balls)
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes, or until done.
- Immediately after removing from oven, carefully place a Hershey Kiss in the center of each cookie, and gently push down.
- Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to cooling rack to finish cooling. ENJOY!
Notes
- Your cookies will be light brown in color.
- The Hershey Kiss shape will still be intact. (Try freezing your chocolate kisses in advance, to help minimize them melting while the cookies are baking.)
- Look for small cracks in the finished cookies (see photo below)
- Your cookies will still be soft… but not moist!
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!
I love your recipe best one out there.. i tried with caramel filled kisses and they were just as good
Aww… thanks, Molly! And that’s such a delicious idea, I bet the caramel kisses were amazing!!
Hi! Can these be frozen?
Hi Alyssa… I honestly haven’t tried, but I think it should work. If you try freezing them, let me know how it goes!
They look absolutely delicious! I’ve always been a big fan of hershey’s kisses so I need to try my hand at making these yummy little cookies!
Oh you definitely should, Christie… you will LOVE them!! 🙂
I’m making these in my little tiny oven in China. no butter here so this recipe is perfect! So far they look amazing, can’t wait to try them!
So glad to hear they are working well for you to make in your little oven, Michelle! Hope you enjoyed them! 🙂
What a fun recipe for kids! Love!!!
Thank you! These really are so much fun to make with the kids!
Am I understanding this right about the peanut butter kiss cookies….no flour or cake mix of any kind just the ingredients I saw listed!! So easy sounds too good to be true! ☺️ thanks
Hi Kristie… I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. No flour or cake mix required. These cookies are ridiculously simple to make and SO delicious… ENJOY!! 🙂
That was my question! Glad I looked her before improvising. Making them this afternoon!
been making these wonderful cookies for almost 30 years glade to see the recipe out there
Aren’t they SO simple and delicious? They’re definitely a family favorite, here! 🙂