Peanut Butter Blossom Bars
These Peanut Butter Blossom Bars are a scrumptious twist on the classic cookie bars, combining rich peanut butter dough studded with chocolate chips and topped with Hershey’s Kisses for a sweet holiday treat or everyday dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter like Smucker’s
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by greasing it well or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir into the wet mixture just until combined; fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the dough to your prepared pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula for even bars.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the center still looks slightly soft—it will firm up as it cools.
- Right out of the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each bar square, twisting off the wrapper first.
- Set the pan on a wire rack and let cool for about 15 minutes before slicing; chill in the fridge for 30 minutes if you want cleaner edges.
Notes
To make cutting easier, refrigerate the bars before slicing and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal
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