Description
Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are a delicious twist on the classic peanut butter cookie, featuring a soft, chewy base topped with iconic chocolate kisses. These bars combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, making them perfect for holiday treats or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 24 pieces chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring the sugars are well incorporated.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to create a smooth batter. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter and sugar mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and you have a uniform batter.
- Spread batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Add chocolate kisses: Remove the bars from the oven and immediately press the unwrapped chocolate kisses into the warm bars in a grid pattern, spacing them evenly for a classic look.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set. Then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter if you prefer added texture.
- Make sure the chocolate kisses are pressed into the bars while they are still warm to prevent cracking.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free version, try sunflower seed butter as a substitute for peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1/24th of recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Blossom Bars, peanut butter bars, chocolate kiss bars, holiday treats, peanut butter dessert
