Description
Sweet peanut butter blossom bars blend classic cookie comfort with irresistible chocolate kiss charm. These nostalgic treats deliver rich, creamy layers that melt in your mouth and transport you to childhood baking memories.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
Sugars:
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (113 g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth, creamy base by vigorously whisking together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg until the mixture becomes uniform and slightly fluffy.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring no dry pockets remain in the dough, then gently incorporate milk chocolate chips for added texture and sweetness.
- Transfer the soft dough into the prepared baking dish, using clean hands or a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface, creating a consistent thickness.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of granulated sugar over the dough to provide a subtle crunch and enhanced golden appearance.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, watching for light golden edges and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center, which should emerge clean.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, while the bars are still warm and soft, carefully press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each bar, allowing the chocolate to slightly melt and adhere.
- Allow the bars to cool completely within the baking dish, which helps them set and makes cutting easier, resulting in clean, defined squares with a chocolate centerpiece.
- Once cooled, slice into individual bars and transfer to an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the bars from drying out.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of granulated sugar sprinkled on top for a personalized crunch.
- Press Hershey’s Kisses immediately after baking to ensure they melt slightly and adhere perfectly to the warm bars.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg for smoother, more consistent dough mixing.
- Check doneness with the toothpick test, looking for a clean insertion and lightly golden edges to prevent over-baking.
- Cooling completely in the pan helps bars set properly and makes cutting easier without crumbling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg