Dessert

Peanut Butter Blossom Bars Recipe

Byanna orden November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Introduction

Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are a nostalgic treat that combine rich peanut butter with a chocolate surprise in every bite. Inspired by the classic Peanut Butter Blossom cookies, these bars offer a soft, chewy texture topped with a classic Hershey’s Kiss. Perfect for gatherings or a simple homemade indulgence, they are sure to be a crowd favorite.

A close-up view of a rectangular metal baking pan filled with several square-shaped peanut butter cookie bars, each square having a golden brown color with a slightly cracked texture on top, and a smooth, round dollop of milk chocolate in the center of each square. The cookie squares are neatly arranged in even rows, filling the whole pan. The surface under the pan is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 Hershey’s Kisses

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and milk chocolate chips until just combined.
Step 4: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a light layer of sugar over the top.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for about 22 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 6: Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each bar while still warm.
Step 7: Allow the bars to cool completely, then cut into squares, each with a chocolate kiss in the center.

Tips & Variations

For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake the bars by a minute or two before adding the kisses.
Substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
Try crunchy peanut butter if you prefer a bit of texture in your bars.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty twist.
Use mini Hershey’s Kisses for smaller bite-sized bars.

Storage

Store the Peanut Butter Blossom Bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, you can refrigerate them for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, melty treat or enjoy them chilled for a firmer texture.

How to Serve

A tray filled with square-shaped peanut butter cookie bars arranged in rows, each bar has a golden brown color and a soft, crumbly texture, with a small, shiny dollop of milk chocolate placed neatly in the center of each piece, the cookies have gentle cracks and indentations around the chocolate, the tray has a deep edge and sits on a white marbled surface, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bars gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that measures cup-for-cup. Make sure the blend contains xanthan gum or add it separately to help with texture.

Can I use peanut butter powder instead of creamy peanut butter?

Peanut butter powder can be used but you’ll need to adjust the liquids in the recipe, adding some oil or milk to achieve a spreadable consistency similar to creamy peanut butter.