Peanut butter blossom cookies
Peanut butter blossom cookies are a classic American treat featuring soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss candy. They are made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, sugar, flour, and chocolate, and are a beloved staple at holiday gatherings and bake sales across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cookies are high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from peanut butter and sugar, with a moderate amount of protein from the peanut butter. A single cookie typically contains around 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
| Folate | 12 µg |
Per 1 cookie (approx. 20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The iconic chocolate kiss on top was inspired by a 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest entry, making it a relatively modern addition to American baking traditions. Nutritionally, the peanut butter provides some heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, though the overall treat is indulgent.
