Name: Valentine Peanut Butter Blossoms: A Sweet Treat For Your Loved Ones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 36 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I Adore This Recipe Because The Cookies Are Soft And Chewy, With Just The Right Balance Of Sweet Peanut Butter And Chocolate. I Like How Simple The Dough Comes Together With Basic Ingredients I Usually Have In My Pantry. Plus, Pressing A Chocolate Kiss Into Each Cookie Right Out Of The Oven Gives Them A Warm, Melty Center That’s Irresistible. They’re Festive, Fun, And Make Valentine’s Day (Or Any Day) Feel Extra Special.

Ingredients

(Her’s A Tip: Check Out The Full List Of Ingredients And Measurements In The Recipe Card Below.)

1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
2 Large Eggs
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
36 Chocolate Kisses, Unwrapped

Directions

I Preheat My Oven To 350°F (175°C).
In A Large Bowl, I Mix Together The Peanut Butter, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, And Vanilla Extract Until Smooth.
In Another Bowl, I Whisk Together The Flour, Baking Soda, And Salt.
I Gradually Add The Dry Ingredients To The Peanut Butter Mixture, Stirring Until Well Combined.
I Roll The Dough Into 1-Inch Balls And Place Them On A Baking Sheet Lined With Parchment Paper.
I Bake Them For 10-12 Minutes, Or Until The Edges Are Lightly Golden.
Right After Removing Them From The Oven, I Press A Chocolate Kiss Into The Center Of Each Cookie.
I Let Them Cool On The Baking Sheet For A Few Minutes Before Transferring Them To A Wire Rack To Cool Completely.

Servings And Timing

I Usually Make 36 Cookies From This Recipe. It Takes About 27 Minutes In Total From Start To Finish, Including Prep And Baking Time.

Variations

I Sometimes Like To Switch Things Up By Using Peanut Butter Cups Instead Of Chocolate Kisses, Or Rolling The Cookie Dough In Colored Sugar For A Festive Look. Adding A Pinch Of Cinnamon To The Dough Gives The Cookies A Subtle Warmth I Really Enjoy. For A More Decadent Version, I Drizzle Melted Chocolate Over The Cooled Cookies.

Storage/Reheating

I Store These Cookies In An Airtight Container At Room Temperature For Up To A Week. If I Want To Enjoy Them Warm, I Microwave A Cookie For 10-15 Seconds—It’s Like Having Fresh-Baked Magic All Over Again. For Longer Storage, I Freeze The Baked Cookies And Thaw Them At Room Temperature Before Eating.

FAQs

Can I Make These Cookies Gluten-Free?

Yes, I Swap The All-Purpose Flour With A Gluten-Free Flour Blend I Trust, And The Texture Still Turns Out Soft And Chewy.

Can I Use Crunchy Peanut Butter Instead Of Creamy?

I Can, But The Cookies Turn Out A Bit Chunkier. I Prefer Creamy For A Smoother Texture.

Can I Prepare The Dough Ahead Of Time?

Absolutely! I Refrigerate The Dough For Up To 24 Hours Before Baking—It Makes Rolling Easier And Enhances The Flavor.

How Do I Prevent The Chocolate From Melting Too Much?

I Press The Chocolate Kisses Into The Cookies Immediately After Baking And Let Them Cool On The Baking Sheet For A Few Minutes. This Keeps The Chocolate Intact While Still Slightly Soft.

Can I Make Smaller Or Larger Cookies?

Yes, I Adjust The Baking Time Accordingly. Smaller Cookies Bake In About 8-10 Minutes, And Larger Ones May Take 12-15 Minutes.

Conclusion

I Always Find That Valentine Peanut Butter Blossoms Are A Hit With Anyone I Share Them With. They’re Simple, Quick, And Perfectly Festive. Whether I’m Making Them For A Classroom, A Family Gathering, Or Just To Treat Myself, I Love How Easy It Is To Create Something So Sweet And Delightful.