Description
Peanut butter blossom bars blend classic cookie flavors into an irresistible dessert bar. Chocolate-topped squares deliver nostalgic comfort with rich, sweet notes that invite homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (113 g / 4 oz) milk chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 24 Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure effortless release of the bars.
- Base Creation: Blend softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and egg until the mixture transforms into a light, aerated consistency with a uniform texture.
- Dough Formation: Integrate flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain the dough’s delicate structure. Fold in milk chocolate chips for bursts of sweetness.
- Pan Distribution: Spread the dough evenly across the prepared baking dish, using gentle pressure to create a smooth, consistent layer. Dust the surface with a light sprinkle of granulated sugar for a crystalline finish.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. Monitor the edges for a golden-brown hue and test doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Chocolate Accent: Immediately after removing from the oven, while the bars remain warm and pliable, press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each bar, allowing the chocolate to melt slightly and create a perfect union with the peanut butter base.
- Cooling and Serving: Let the bars cool completely within the baking dish to facilitate clean cutting. Slice into individual bars and store in an airtight container to preserve their soft, decadent texture.
Notes
- Butter Softening Tip: Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing that creates a fluffy base without lumps.
- Sugar Sprinkling Technique: Gently dust granulated sugar before baking to achieve a delightful crispy golden crust with subtle crunch.
- Chocolate Kiss Placement: Press Hershey’s Kisses immediately after baking while bars are warm, allowing chocolate to melt slightly and create a beautiful glossy finish.
- Storage Strategy: Keep bars in airtight container to preserve moisture and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg