Peanut Butter Blossom Bars
Immerse yourself in the world of Peanut Butter Blossom Bars, where the comforting embrace of peanut butter meets the sweetness of chocolate. With each bite of these bars you'll embark on a journey as a buttery base gives way to the satisfying crunch of a Hershey's Kiss. Whether enjoyed at gatherings or, as a treat for yourself these bars represent the joy of simple and heartfelt baking. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture, coupled with their preparation makes them a beloved recipe, in any baker's repertoire guaranteeing smiles and memorable moments with every slice.
40 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ c granulated white sugar
- ½ c packed brown sugar
- ½ c 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
- ½ c creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 40 Hershey's Kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Before you begin make sure to preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch pan. Ensure that there is space, in your freezer for later use.
- To start take a bowl. Beat together the white sugar, brown sugar, butter and peanut butter until well combined. Then add in the egg, milk and vanilla extract while continuing to mix.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda and salt into the mixture until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Next evenly press the dough into the pan. Bake it for about 19 to 24 minutes or until it sets and turns lightly golden.
- Out of the oven immediately press rows of Hershey's Kisses into the dough.
- Now comes a crucial step – place the pan in the freezer until both the cookies are chilled and the kisses become firm.
- Finally remove the pan from the freezer. Cut the dough into 40 bars. You can store them in a container. Keep them frozen, for future enjoyment.
Notes
Transforming these Peanut Butter Blossom Bars into a gluten-free delight is not just possible, it's wonderfully easy! Swap the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Look for a 1:1 substitute to keep measurements simple. A good blend typically combines rice flour, potato starch, and xanthan gum, ensuring your bars still have that irresistible chewy texture.