Peanut Butter meets Chocolate and I give you… Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies – Valentine’s Day Edition!
Growing up, these cookies were an absolute classic holiday treat in my house. The moment Thanksgiving was over, our family went straight into full holiday mode… holiday decorations came out, festive music went on, and we were already mentally preparing for the start of cookie season (or atleast I was). Baking these delicious cookies was just as much a tradition in our house as picking out the Christmas tree, filling the house with the warm, cozy smell of peanut butter and chocolate and creating memories along the way.
And while the holiday season may have officially come and gone this year, who says we can’t keep the tradition alive? A few weeks later (or anytime, really) is still the perfect excuse to indulge in this delicious, nostalgic recipe.. because some treats are just too good to be limited to one season!
Today, I bring to you, a classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie recipe. This recipe uses the base of my Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookie recipe but adds a fun and festive Valentine’s Day flare with these super cute heart shaped candies. The best part? These heart-shaped candies are easy to find and super budget-friendly. You can usually grab them on Amazon or at your local grocery store or even the dollar tree! Simple, festive, and irresistibly adorable, these cookies are sure to steal hearts at first bite.
These Valentine’s Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich peanut butter flavor, topped with a classic chocolate kiss. With a festive Valentine’s twist, they’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or adding a little extra love to your dessert table Every bite delivers an irresistible burst of flavor that’s impossible to resist, but don’t just take my word for it. Grab your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let’s get baking. Happy Valentine’s Day and happy baking!
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Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Rich peanut butter flavor meets creamy chocolate filled center.
- This recipe is easily modifiable for any occasion – just change out the center chocolate candy!
- This recipe is super easy to make with kiddos!
- This recipe is a CROWD FAVORITE!
here’s what you’ll need:
Grab these basic ingredients to bring this delicious recipe to life.
All of the ingredients may be in your cabinet, or they can be found in your local grocery store.
- Unsalted Butter – I always recommended using unsalted butter when baking because it is easier to control the overall flavor of the recipe. However, if you don’t have unsalted on hand, DO NOT WORRY – Salted butter will also do the trick!
- Creamy Peanut Butter – Chunky peanut butter can also we used, if you want little chunkys of nutty goodness.
- Brown Sugar – Brown sugar helps to sweeten this mixture.
- Large Egg – You’ll need two large eggs for this recipe to help bind all of the ingredients together.
- Vanilla Extract – I am a sucker for Mexican Vanilla (my favorite is linked here) but any vanilla will do the trick and give the perfect sweetness to this recipe.
- All-purpose Flour (or a gluten-free blend, if desired)
- Baking Soda – This acts as an active ingredient to help the cookies rise.
- Salt – Salt because we all love a little salt and it perfects the balance of flavors.
- Chocolate Candy
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:
The full recipe is below. However, lets walk through the steps to ensure that you get the perfect outcome every single time.
- We will start by preparing our kitchen. Which will include, setting the oven to 350°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside. My FAVORITE low-cost cookie sheets are these sheets with a slight groove. They allow for additional airflow helping the air to perfectly circulate around the cookies, giving the best outcome.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a standard kitchen aid mixer or similar, we will begin by creaming together butter, peanut butter and sugar, on medium speed until light in color and fluffy ~ about 3 minutes. (This step can also be done by hand or using a handheld mixer)
- Slowly add in the egg and vanilla, beat until smooth.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the mixer and combine on low, until combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for 20, this will allow the flavors to mend and makes the dough easier to work with. *This step can be removed but your cookies may spread thin*
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball into sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes before gently pressing chocolate candies into the cookies. Immediately transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve & Enjoy
READY TO GIVE IT A TRY?
The full recipe is below. Please leave me a comment and review below, if you give it a try! HAPPY BAKING!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
These Heart-shaped Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a heart shaped chocolate candy. They are baked to golden perfection and shaped with love. They’re a sweet blend of rich peanut butter flavor and smooth chocolatey delight. They are perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or anytime you want a treat that feels extra special.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 ⅓ Cups Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- ¾ Tsp Vanilla
- ⅔ Cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Bag Chocolate Candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a standard mixer, combine butter, peanut butter and brown sugar, blend on low until smooth.
- Slowly add in the egg and vanilla, beat until smooth.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the mixer and combine on low, until combined.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for 20, this will allow the flavors to mend and makes the dough easier to work with. *This step can be removed but your cookies may spread thin*
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball into sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes before gently pressing chocolate candies into the cookies. Immediately transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve & Enjoy!
FAQs
Can you add or change toppings?
Yes, of course! Feel free to change out the candies or omit them all together!
Can you make this recipe in advance?
I like to make this recipe in advance and store them in the freezer.
Q: How do I store leftover cookies?
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you prefer, you can also freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for longer storage.