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Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic American cookie featuring a soft, chewy peanut butter base topped with a milk chocolate kiss. They are typically made with flour, peanut butter, sugar, butter, and eggs, and are a staple of holiday baking and cookie exchanges. Originating in the United States, they became widely popular after being featured in a Pillsbury Bake-Off contest in the 1950s.
These cookies are high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the peanut butter. A single cookie provides roughly 100-150 calories, along with some iron and magnesium from the nuts.
The signature chocolate kiss on top is pressed into the cookie immediately after baking, creating a distinctive crackled edge. Nutritionally, they offer a small boost of plant-based protein and healthy fats from peanuts, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate.