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.
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.
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.
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!
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You want them to be light golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press one chocolate candy into the center of each cookie.
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!
Here are some tips for storing your Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms
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.
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.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 1 chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Decorate as desired using remaining ingredients.
Want to try your hand at a from-scratch version of this recipe? Betty’s Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies recipe is the perfect place to start.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4&½g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1&½g | 7% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 80g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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