Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms are delectable, easy-to-make cookies featuring creamy peanut butter and buttery graham cracker crumbs, topped with iconic chocolate kiss candies. Perfect for holiday treats or any time you want a quick, no-bake dessert that’s rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 24 chocolate kiss candies (such as Hershey’s Kisses), unwrapped
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavors and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and the 1/4 teaspoon salt to enhance the dough’s flavor profile.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs to the wet mixture, mixing continuously until the dough becomes fully combined and holds its shape for rolling.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Gently press one unwrapped chocolate kiss candy into the center of each dough ball, slightly flattening the cookie but keeping the kiss intact.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the prepared cookies for at least 30 minutes or until firm to ensure they hold their shape and texture.
- Storage: Once chilled, store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent the chocolate from melting.
Notes
- Substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers if desired.
- For those needing gluten-free options, use gluten-free graham crackers to keep the recipe compliant.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
