Simple Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies 😋
A delightful and easy-to-make cookie recipe featuring a soft peanut butter base and a chocolatey Hershey's Kiss center. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Scoop
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or French vanilla cake mix (13.25-ounce or 15.25-ounce also works)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, for rolling)
- 30 unwrapped Hershey's Kiss candies
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for about 30 seconds until the ingredients are just coming together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl thoroughly.
- Finish Mixing: Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue to beat for another 30 seconds until the dough is well blended and smooth.
- Form the Cookies: Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a neat ball with your hands. For a lovely extra touch of sweetness and sparkle, gently roll each dough ball in the optional granulated sugar.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the rolled cookie dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches of space between them. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges appear lightly golden.
- Add the Kisses: Immediately after removing the warm cookies from the oven, gently press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. It's perfectly normal for the cookie surface to crack a little when pressed!
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the chocolate has set, these delightful homemade treats are ready to be savored!
Notes
These Simple Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are an easy and delicious treat for any occasion. Here's the nutrition information per serving (1 cookie): Calories: 163 kcal, Total Carbs: 17g, Net Carbs: 16g, Fats: 10g, Protein: 3g.
