Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms

Recipe Ingredients

Here's a breakdown of the ingredients in Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms.  

Peanut Butter Cookie Mix: This is the base of the cookie. It simplifies the recipe by combining multiple dry ingredients into one.

Vegetable oil: Adds moisture and richness to the cookies, contributing to a softer texture.  

Sugar: Used for rolling the cookie dough balls. It adds sweetness and a slightly crisp texture to the outside of the cookies as they bake.

Milk Chocolate Candies: The signature element of Peanut Butter Blossoms. The chocolate provides a contrasting flavor and texture to the peanut butter cookie, adding a burst of sweetness and chocolatey goodness.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, egg, white writing gel, red decorating icing, candy sprinkles.

How to Make Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms

Let's get baking! Here's how to make Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms, with a few friendly tips along the way. See the full recipe below for all the details.

1. Mix It Up

In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter cookie mix, vegetable oil, water, and egg until a dough forms. Mix until everything's just combined.

2. Roll and Sugar

Shape the dough into thirty-six little 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in sugar until it's nicely coated. Then, place them about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets – no need to grease them!

3. Bake

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You want them to be light golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.

4. Add the Chocolate 

As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press one chocolate candy into the center of each cookie.

5. Cool and Decorate

Carefully move the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely for about 20 minutes. Once they're cool, it's time to get creative! Decorate them!

How to Store Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms

Here are some tips for storing your Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms

Room Temperature

Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing and placing in an airtight container. If you're stacking the cookies in the container, place a sheet of wax paper between the layers to help protect the decorations. Store up to 4 days.  

Freezing

If you want to store them for longer, you can freeze the cookies. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before enjoying.