6 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms
These easy Peanut Butter Blossoms are a holiday favorite that anyone can master! With just six ingredients and minimal prep time, these classic treats deliver maximum joy to your holiday cookie tray.
These peanut butter blossoms are perfect for busy bakers, requiring just six simple ingredients that transform into tender, peanutty perfection in minutes! The genius combination of sweetened condensed milk and Bisquick creates an incredibly soft, almost fudgy cookie base that stays fresh for days, while the classic peanut butter-chocolate pairing is cozy and comforting.
When last-minute holiday gatherings or cookie exchanges catch you by surprise, these peanut butter blossoms really come in handy. With just 15minutes of prep time, you can have warm cookies ready to share in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients Needed
You need just 6 simple ingredients to make this peanut butter blossom recipe! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Creates a perfectly sweet, fudgy texture without needing multiple ingredients!
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Provides the perfect rich, nutty flavor and helps bind everything together.
- Bisquick: A time-saving shortcut that eliminates the need for measuring multiple dry ingredients!
- Vanilla: For an added depth of flavor.
- Sugar: To coat the outside of the cookies!
- Hershey’s Kisses: Pressed into the warm baked cookies, this adds the perfect amount of chocolate to each cookie.
Variations & Substitutions
These peanut butter kiss cookies can be made with the following changes:
- Use gluten-free baking mix instead of Bisquick to make these accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- If you don’t have Bisquick, you can make your own by combining 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Make mini, bite-sized peanut butter blossoms using a smaller scoop and Hershey’s miniature kisses for adorable two-bite treats.
- Roll the cookie dough balls in colored sugar (red, green) instead of white granulated sugar for a more festive appearance.
How to Make Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Preheat: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine Condensed Milk & Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter.
- Add Bisquick & Vanilla: Add in the vanilla, and the Bisquick mix, and mix until well combined. Towards the end, if the mixture is too thick for your hand mixer, use a spatula to continue folding the mixture together until the Bisquick is completely incorporated.
- Roll into Balls: Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and roll each one into a ball.
- Dip in Sugar: Add the granulated sugar to a shallow saucer and roll each cookie ball in the sugar. Place onto the parchment lined sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and press a Hershey kiss into each cookie.
Tips for Success
- Chill the dough if it feels too sticky. A 15-minute rest in the refrigerator makes the peanut butter blossom cookie dough easier to handle and prevents spreading during baking.
- Have your Kisses unwrapped and ready. The cookies need to be warm but not hot when you press in the chocolates, so prep them while the cookies are baking.
- Don’t overbake these cookies. They should look just barely set and slightly puffy, as they’ll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack after adding the Kisses. This stops the baking process and helps maintain the perfect chewy texture.
Storage Recommendations
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving!
Frequently Asked Questions
Peanut butter blossoms are classic cookies featuring a soft peanut butter cookie base topped with a chocolate Hershey’s Kiss pressed into the center while still warm from the oven. The contrast between the sweet, nutty cookie and the rich chocolate candy creates a perfect flavor combination that’s especially popular during the holiday season!
Yes! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days or freeze shaped cookie balls for up to 3 months. If frozen, add a minute to the baking time.
They should be slightly puffed and just beginning to crack on top, with barely any browning around the edges.
I can’t to hear how this recipe turns out in your kitchen! Drop a comment below with your results, modifications, or questions—bonus points for sharing photos of your creation.
Happy cooking, friends!
Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup peanut butter, creamy
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 24 Hershey kisses candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter.
- Add in the vanilla, and the bisquick mix, and mix until well combined. Towards the end, if the mixture is too thick for your hand mixer, use a spatula to continue folding the mixture together until the bisquick is completely incorporated.
- Use a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough, and roll each one into a ball.
- Add the granulated sugar to a shallow saucer, and roll each cookie ball in the sugar.
- Place onto the parchment lined sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, and press a Hershey kiss into each cookie.
