Peanut Butter Chocolate Kiss Cookies are crisp on the edges, thick and chewy inside, and topped with a classic milk-chocolate kiss. Also known as Peanut Butter Blossoms, these cookies are easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime that peanut butter + chocolate craving hits.
These soft peanut butter cookies disappear first from every tray—and once you make them, you’ll know why. Another fun recipe is Peanut Butter Blossom Pie and Peanut butter Blossom Chocolate Crinkle bars.
Why You’ll Love Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies
- Soft, thick, and chewy
- Strong peanut butter flavor
- Classic chocolate kiss topping
- Easy, no-fuss cookie recipe
- Perfect for holidays or everyday baking
Ingredients for Classic Christmas peanut butter cookies with kisses
Cookie Dough
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour- sub any gluten free 1:1 flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
How to Make how to make peanut butter kiss cookies
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream sugars and butter until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in sugar.
- Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool 2 minutes, then press in chocolate kisses.
Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies
- Press kisses in after baking so they hold their shape
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizing
- Don’t overbake—edges should be just set
Flavor Variations for easy peanut butter kiss cookie recipe
Swap the chocolate kiss to change the vibe:
- Dark chocolate
- White chocolate
- Peppermint
- Caramel-filled
Storage & Freezing
- Store airtight at room temp for 4–5 days
- Freeze cookies up to 2 months
- Add kisses after thawing for best appearance
FAQ
Why did my kisses melt?
They were added too early—wait 1–2 minutes after baking.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Roll into balls, freeze, then bake as needed.
Creamy or crunchy peanut butter?
Creamy gives best texture and structure.
Peanut Butter Kiss Blossoms
Ingredients
- 1-¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tst baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbs milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 24 Hershey’s milk chocolate kisses
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt and set aside
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine sugars and butter and mix until fluffy, scraping sides of the bowl as needed
- Add egg, vanilla and milk and mix well
- Stir in peanut butter and mix until well combined
- Combine flour mixture into the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined
- Using a cookie scoop, remove cookie dough and shape into 1-inch cookie dough balls and roll in sugar
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven place on a wire rack and cool for a couple of minutes and top each with a kiss. If you add the kiss while cookie is still hot, it will melt
I made these with my kids yesterday and they were so good and easy! I’ve made several versions of these over the years, but I think these were the easiest.
Yay! They are my favorite cookie!