Peanut Butter Candy Blossoms

These adorable Peanut Butter Candy Blossoms will steal the show at your next holiday party! Made with creamy peanut butter, crunchy graham cracker crumbs, and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss, these bite-sized treats are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to impress friends and family alike.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

10 servings

Ingredients

Peanut butter (1 1/2 cups)
Powdered sugar (1 3/4 cups)
Graham cracker crumbs (1/2 cup)
Unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
Confectioners’ sugar (1/4 cup)
Salt (a pinch)
Hershey’s Kisses (40-45)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix until a dough forms.

If the dough is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.

If it’s too dry, add a little more peanut butter. Scoop out small balls of dough, about 1 inch in diameter.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball.

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

Add a pinch of salt and whisk until combined.

Dip the top of each peanut butter ball into the melted butter mixture, then immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the top of each ball. The heat from the Kiss will slightly melt the peanut butter, allowing the Kiss to stick.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

Serve chilled.

Notes

Make sure to use creamy peanut butter for the best flavor. If you find the dough too sticky, don’t be afraid to add a bit more powdered sugar.

You can also use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough for uniform balls.

To ensure the Hershey’s Kisses stick, press them into the peanut butter balls immediately after dipping them in the melted butter mixture. If the Kisses don’t stick, try refrigerating the peanut butter balls for about 10 minutes to firm them up before adding the Kisses.

For a fun variation, try using different flavors of Hershey’s Kisses, like mint or caramel.

You can also roll the peanut butter balls in crushed graham cracker crumbs or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.