Valentine's Day Peanut Butter Blossoms
Make sweet memories with Valentine’s Day Peanut Butter Blossoms—soft, chewy cookies topped with chocolate and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
- 10 chocolate heart candies
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon red sugar (for sprinkling)
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- dash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the room temperature ingredients: white and brown sugar, softened butter, and peanut butter.
- Add the egg and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry mixture into wet ingredients. Continue mixing until smooth.
- Using a dough scoop, form rounds, weighing about 1 ⅓ ounces. You will get 10 balls.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll each ball in red sugar and place them on the parchment, spacing them apart.
- Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, press chocolate candy into the center of the warm cookies.
- Transfer them to a serving plate. Let them cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
What type of peanut butter works best?
Creamy peanut butter gives the smoothest texture, but natural peanut butter can also work if well stirred.
Do I have to use red sugar?
No, you can use regular granulated sugar or any colored sugar for a different look.
How do I keep the cookies soft?
Store them in a sealed container and avoid overbaking to maintain a tender texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg