3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

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These ultra-simple peanut butter cookies combine creamy peanut butter, sugar, and egg for a soft, tender texture. Baked quickly at 350°F, they’re crowned with a signature chocolate kiss pressed into the warm cookie center, creating a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or festive occasions, they require minimal prep and no chilling. Variations include rolling in sugar for crunch or swapping peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butters.

Updated on Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:55:00 GMT
Warm, golden 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms, with melted chocolate kiss centers, ready to enjoy. Save
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A classic, irresistibly soft peanut butter cookie crowned with a melting chocolate kiss. This ultra-simple, no-chill recipe is perfect for quick sweet cravings and festive occasions.

I have made these peanut butter blossoms countless times and they never fail to impress friends and family with their soft texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

  • Dough: 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg
  • Topping: 20 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Form Cookies:
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie, roll into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake:
Bake for 8 10 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
Add Topping:
Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges.
Cool:
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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This recipe has become a holiday staple in my family, bringing everyone together around the kitchen table.

Required Tools

Mixing bowl, Spoon or cookie scoop, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Wire rack

Allergen Information

Contains peanuts, eggs, and may contain milk (in chocolate candies). Chocolate kisses may contain soy and traces of tree nuts. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 135, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 3 g per serving

Freshly baked 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms, slightly cracked around the chocolate, a perfect holiday treat. Save
Freshly baked 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms, slightly cracked around the chocolate, a perfect holiday treat. | tastlis.com

These peanut butter blossoms are quick to make and delightful to share, a perfect treat anytime you crave a sweet cookie.

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

Soft, chocolate-topped peanut butter cookies made in minutes with simple ingredients and no chill time.

Prep Time
10 min
Time to Cook
10 min
Overall Time
20 min
Author Lena Foster


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Makes 20 Portions

Dietary details Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

What You'll Need

Dough

01 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 1 cup granulated sugar
03 1 large egg

Topping

01 20 unwrapped chocolate kiss candies

Directions

Instruction 01

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Instruction 02

Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, sugar, and egg until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

Instruction 03

Form Dough Balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.

Instruction 04

Bake Cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cookie edges are set and bottoms achieve a light golden hue.

Instruction 05

Add Chocolate Topping: Immediately after removing from the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; expect slight cracking around edges.

Instruction 06

Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tools Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Allergy Notes

Review each component for possible allergens. If you aren't sure, ask a health pro.
  • Contains peanuts, eggs, and may contain milk from chocolate candies.
  • Chocolate kisses may include soy and traces of tree nuts.
  • Always verify allergen information on ingredient packaging.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

This nutrition data is just for your information—always check with a healthcare provider if needed.
  • Energy: 135
  • Fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Proteins: 3 g