Description
Irresistible peanut butter blossom bars blend classic cookie charm with convenient bar form, delivering nostalgic comfort in each delectable square. Sweet chocolate kisses nestled atop rich peanut butter bases promise pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients and Flavoring:
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and both brown and granulated sugars. Whip these ingredients until they form a silky, uniform mixture.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar blend, mixing thoroughly until the components integrate seamlessly.
- In a separate container, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-22 minutes, watching for a golden-brown perimeter and checking the center’s doneness with a toothpick.
- Upon removing from the oven, immediately nestle chocolate kisses into the warm surface, spacing them uniformly across the bars.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, permitting the chocolate to set and the flavors to meld.
- Once fully cooled, slice the bars into neat squares, creating 16 delectable treats ready to be savored.
Notes
- Select natural, creamy peanut butter without added oils for a richer, more authentic flavor that enhances the overall taste of the bars.
- Soften butter at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and better integration with other ingredients, preventing lumpy texture.
- Substitute chocolate kisses with dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the classic sweet-and-nutty profile.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes if you prefer a softer, chewier bar with a slightly underbaked center for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg