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Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Blossoms

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, made with half all-purpose, half whole wheat flour, and topped with a milk chocolate kiss. They're not just for Christmas anymore!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 5 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cup whole whole flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • Candy Topping (ex: chocolate kisses)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy. Stir in eggs and vanilla.
  • Next add flours* and baking soda. Stir together until dough is thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls, about ¾" across (small ping pong ball). Place on prepared baking sheet, about 1" apart.
  • Bake for 10-12min, until no longer shiny on the surface. Remove from oven and immediately top with candy topping (ex: chocolate kisses). Let cool for 5min on the cookie sheet. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Notes

*If you do not wish to use whole wheat flour, use all-purpose for the total amount of flour in this recipe (3 cups).
Keyword baking, chocolate, cookie, dessert, easy, holiday, peanut butter, snack