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My Peanut Butter Flowers are everyone’s classic holiday cookie in bar shape! Kids love it because it’s fun and easy to make. These chewy peanut butter cookie bars are studded with Hershey’s Kisses that will make everyone so happy.
My favorite part is that it’s easier than cookies. No need to roll, just slice into sticks and serve. As a bonus, this recipe also includes a how-to video.
My son was begging me to make “Hershey’s Kiss Cookies,” but I had been running around all day, and as silly as it sounds, the thought of rolling up all the cookies seemed exhausting. So I made it all in a pot and it was really delicious! !
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Bar Ingredients
Peanut Butter: The classic nutty flavor and creamy richness that everyone loves. Unsalted butter: Softens the bars and melts them in your mouth. Sugar and brown sugar: In addition to sweetness, it has a bit of caramel depth and chewiness. Vanilla: ties all the flavors together. Eggs and egg yolks: add softness and bring everything together. Flour: Gives structure to the bars and allows them to bake properly. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: A lift that stays light rather than thick. Cornstarch: The secret to its soft, chewy flavor. Salt: enough to tame the sweetness. Hershey’s Kisses: A signature chocolate topper that tastes (and looks!) like the classic floral cookies we all grew up eating.
How to make peanut butter blossom bars
Preparation: Preheat the oven, grease a 9×13 baking dish, line with parchment paper, and grease again. Wet ingredients: Combine all wet ingredients in a stand mixer. Dry Ingredients: Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Bake: Press the dough into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20-22 minutes. Kisses: Unwrap the Hershey’s Kisses and remove the bars as soon as they are finished baking and top with Kisses. Cool: Let the peanut butter bars cool completely, then cut into bars with a Hershey Kiss in the center of each bar.
fun variations
If you want to try another fun twist, use mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups instead of Hershey’s Kisses. Double up on peanut butter while eating chocolate! My family loves both!
storage tips
If you have leftover peanut butter chocolate dessert bars, store them in an airtight container. Depending on how you want to eat it, you can store it at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It will be stored for 4-5 days.
These also cool very well. Let the Hershey’s Kisses cool completely so they can solidify again. Place in layers in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment paper. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQ
No, we do not recommend using natural peanut butter. These bars require the added sugar and a little salt found in processed peanut butter.
You may want to add kisses after baking. If you add it first, it will melt completely and lose its shape. Add the baked bars as soon as they are removed from the oven.
No, unfortunately this doesn’t work. If you need more bars, double the recipe and divide the dough between two 9×13 baking dishes. Bake as directed on the recipe card.
Here are some tips to keep these cookie bars soft. First, make sure the butter is soft and you don’t need to mix more than necessary to get everything mixed together. Next, don’t omit the cornstarch. It really does a great job of keeping the bar soft. Finally, don’t overcook the bars. I start checking a few minutes in advance and as soon as I see a tiny bit of scum coming out of the middle with a toothpick, I pull it out.
These Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are everything a classic cookie should be. A soft, chewy layer of peanut butter topped with melty Hershey’s Kisses for an easy baked bar dessert. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday trays, or just for anyone who loves peanut butter and chocolate.
See how these peanut butter blossom bars are made…
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Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a 9×13 baking dish, place on parchment paper, and grease again.
In a standing mixer, combine peanut butter, softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
¾ cup peanut butter, ¾ cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar
Stop the mixer, add the vanilla, eggs, and egg yolks and mix again.
1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
Mix flour, baking soda, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt
Press the dough into the mold, sprinkle with additional sugar and bake for 20-22 minutes.
3/4 cup sugar
Meanwhile, unwrap the kiss. Once baked, remove the mold and immediately top with Hershey’s Kisses.
20 Hershey’s Kiss
Once completely cool, cut into squares with a kiss in the center.
Provided by: 1bar, calorie: 260kcal, carbohydrates: 32g, protein: 4g, fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated fats: 2g, Monounsaturated fats: 4g, Trans fat: 0.3g, cholesterol: 37mg, sodium: 208mg, potassium: 102mg, fiber: 1g, sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 238IU, calcium: 34mg, iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a rough guide.
(Tag Translation) Bar Dessert
