Description
Hey friends! Ready to make a cookie that’s equal parts heartwarming and show-stopping? These Valentine Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy, and hugging a melty chocolate heart in the center, all decked out in festive red, pink, and white sprinkles. Perfect for classroom parties, Valentine’s Day surprises, or just a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour (swap ½ cup for cake flour for a softer cookie)
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¾ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup creamy peanut butter (classic Jif or Skippy recommended)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg (room temperature)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Red, pink, and white nonpareil sprinkles
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24 chocolate heart candies (Dove Promises or Reese’s Hearts)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter, Peanut Butter & Sugars
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In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
4. Add Egg & Vanilla
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Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
5. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed. Mix just until combined; a few streaks of flour are okay.
6. Scoop, Roll & Coat
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Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll between palms.
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Roll each ball in sprinkles until fully coated. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake
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Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
8. Add Chocolate Hearts
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Immediately press a chocolate heart into the center of each cookie. Press gently so the cookie cracks slightly around the chocolate.
9. Cool
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Cookies spread too much? Butter too warm or oven not preheated.
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Can dough be made ahead? Yes! Freeze dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.
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Chocolate melts too fast? Bake for shorter time (8 minutes) and let cookies rest 2 minutes before adding chocolate.
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No heart-shaped chocolates? Hershey’s Kisses, Rolos, or chocolate-covered almonds work great.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 Cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 18g