By Bring Peanut Butter Blossom Bars to your table with an easy method and crowd-pleasing taste. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike.
Peanut Butter Blossom Bars captures the essence of meals while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Peanut Butter Blossom Bars becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
½ c. unsalted butter, softened
½ c. granulated sugar
½ c. brown sugar
½ c. creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 ½ c. all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
⅛ tsp. salt
⅔ c. milk chocolate chips
24 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
3 tsp. white sparkling sugar OR granulated sugar
PREPARATION STEPS
In large mixing bowl, combine the butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
By hand, stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined and a dough forms. Stir in milk chocolate chips.
Press dough into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons of the white sparkling sugar (or granulated sugar).
Bake at 350x for 22-24 minutes, or until puffed up all over and golden brown.
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Remove from oven and immediately top with unwrapped Hershey’s Kisses in a 4 rows by 6 rows pattern
Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of the white sparkling sugar (or granulated sugar).
Cool completely. Cut into squares with one of the Hershey’s Kisses in the center of each bar.
Store in an airtight container.
The dough will be a stiff, almost crumbly dough.
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After placing the Hershey’s Kisses on the baked bars, don’t touch the Kisses again until the bars are completely cooled
The Kisses do melt (and glisten) from the heat of the baked bars, but do keep their shape
If you touch the Kisses at this point, they will smush and their shape will warp.
PREP: 20 min, TOTAL: 42 min, SERVINGS: 24
ORIGIN
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~300 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRINGS
Green salad; Roasted vegetables; Rice or bread
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
