4-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sparkling sugar and crowned with a smooth milk chocolate kiss candy. Naturally gluten-free with just 4 simple ingredients.
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Why You’ll Love These Flourless Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Traditional cookie dough requires measuring flour, baking powder, and softening butter. By contrast, a simple 1:1 mix of creamy peanut butter and sugar bound by an egg creates an unbelievably rich, chewy cookie that is naturally 100% gluten-free and packed with peanut aroma.
The Crucial Rule: Conventional vs Natural Peanut Butter
For foolproof flourless blossoms, use conventional creamy peanut butter (such as Jif or Skippy). Natural peanut butters that separate into oil tend to produce crumbly or overly greasy cookies.
Step-by-Step Blossom Instructions
- Stir: Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until thick and glossy.
- Roll: Shape into 16 balls and roll generously in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-10 minutes.
- Crown: Press a chocolate kiss firmly into the center of each hot cookie immediately upon removing from oven.
How to Prevent Chocolate Kisses from Melting into Puddles
The residual heat from the cookie will soften the chocolate kiss so it adheres, but you want it to retain its shape. Once you press the chocolates in, transfer the entire baking sheet to the refrigerator or freezer for 10 minutes to help the chocolate solidify into a firm, gorgeous blossom!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use almond butter?
Yes, creamy no-stir almond butter works wonderfully with identical measurements.
Can I use mini peanut butter cups instead?
Yes! Pressing an unwrapped mini Reese’s cup into the hot cookie is heavenly.
Flourless Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 3 tbsp for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 16 milk chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
- Optional: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix: Stir peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Roll: Form into 16 balls and roll in extra sugar. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-10 minutes.
- Crown: Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each hot cookie. Chill to set chocolate.
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