Description
Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are a quick and easy version of the classic cookie, featuring a soft, chewy peanut butter base topped with Hershey’s Kisses. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the top of the bars while still warm.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Use chocolate chunks or peanut butter cups instead of Kisses for variety.Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan for a larger batch.Line pan with parchment for easy removal and cleanup.Let cool completely for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
