Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe: Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms (2024)

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One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking. As a child, I remember my mom whipping up delicious concoctions, like her holiday fudge, while I hung around “helping” (a.k.a. begging to lick the spoons, beaters, etc.). Today, I’m the one trying to manage a rambunctious little one while making tasty treats, but I still love the tradition. The smells. The tastes. I love it all! 🙂 This year, I’ll be introducing a little something new into my baking itinerary: This Christmas tree cookies recipe.

In terms of holiday baking, Christmas cookies are a must! After all, what will Santa snack on while delivering all those gifts if not cookies? The big man has to keep his strength up, am I right? I have several easy Christmas cookies recipes that are my go-to cookies but each year I like to try at least one new cookie. This year, it’s this Christmas tree cookies recipe.

This Christmas tree cookies recipe is easy, pretty, and most importantly, delicious. In other words, it’s everything a Christmas cookie should be. I also like that you can make these Christmas tree cookies so that they’re practically bite-sized.

Another thing I really like about this Christmas tree cookies recipe is that there are steps the little man can help with. For instance, he can add the Hershey’s Kiss or add the sprinkles at the end. Any recipe that he can participate in wins big points in my book as I’m always looking for activities we can do together, especially around the holidays.

With all of its pros, I have a feeling that this Christmas tree cookies recipe will make the cut, so to speak, and become one of our standard holiday cookies.

Tip: While this Christmas tree cookies recipe makes a great dish to take to any holiday party, if you’re looking for a gift, I recommend this Christmas cookies in a jar gift.

So… on your mark, get set, bake!

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup melted salted butter
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hershey’s Kisses
Star sprinkles
Red sugar sprinkles
Green decorating cake icing
Parchment paper
Dough scoop

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat melted butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter.

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3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.

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4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.

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5. Use a dough scoop to portion out dough.

6. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place on prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake for 10 minutes.

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8. Press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the top of each cookie and let cookies cool.

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9. Use green frosting to draw a swirl around each Hershey’s Kiss starting at the bottom and working your way to the top.

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10. Top off with red sugar sprinkles and star sprinkles.

Tip: You can dress this Christmas tree cookies recipe up further by using different varieties of Hershey Kisses. For example, the seasonal candy cane mint Hershey Kisses would definitely be festive!

Looking for more Christmas tree cookies recipes and other holiday delights? Well, follow me on over to my delectable Christmas Recipes and Cookie Recipes Pinterest boards.

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Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ready to fire up the oven for homemade Christmas cookies? This Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookie Recipe is sure to impress your guests. Start with a delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookie then top it off with a decorated Hershey’s Kiss Christmas tree. This Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe is perfect for cookie exchanges, DIY gifts, school parties, or just to share with family and friends during the holidays.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted salted butter
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Hershey’s Kisses
  • Star sprinkles
  • Red sugar sprinkles
  • Green decorating cake icing
  • Parchment paper
  • Dough scoop

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat melted butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter.
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Use a dough scoop to portion out dough.
  6. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the top of each cookie and let cookies cool.
  9. Use green frosting to draw a swirl around each Hershey’s Kiss starting at the bottom and working your way to the top.
  10. Top off with red sugar sprinkles and star sprinkles.

Notes

You can dress this Christmas tree cookies recipe up further by using different varieties of Hershey Kisses. For example, the seasonal candy cane mint Hershey Kisses would definitely be festive!

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Kelli Bhattacharjee is the owner of Freebie Finding Mom. When she's not goofing around with her son, she's busy blogging, or just hanging out with the family which usually involves listening to music too loud and having dance parties.

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Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe: Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms (2024)

FAQs

Why are my peanut butter blossoms dry? ›

The main reason why your peanut butter blossom cookies may come out dry is if you add too much flour so be sure to use a scale or measure carefully without packing the flour into the measuring cup.

What is Baskin Robbins peanut butter blossom? ›

Perfectly paired with classics like decadent Chocolate Fudge and timeless Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Blossom features sweet and salty peanut butter ice cream, chocolate chips, peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough pieces, and rich fudge swirls.

How many calories are in one peanut butter blossom cookie? ›

Why You'll Love These Peanut Butter Blossoms. Creamy peanut butter cookies with sweet, melty chocolate make the best quick treat! Easy and quick to make, you'll love these classic cookies. Less than 90 calories per cookie!!

Why did my peanut butter cookies turn out hard? ›

I would recommend skipping the fork tines if you add any of these ingredients. Why did my peanut butter cookies turn out hard? This is most likely to happen from over-baking your cookies.

What if my peanut butter cookie dough is too dry? ›

Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.

What is the peanut butter blossom flavor of the month? ›

Baskin-Robbins' January Flavor of the Month Is Peanut Butter Blossom. The new flavor features a perfectly salty-sweet peanut butter ice cream as a base. Plus, it has chunks of peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chips scattered throughout as well as ribbons of fudge swirled through the ice cream.

What is Baskin-Robbins most popular flavor? ›

The top 5 selling Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, Pralines 'n Cream and Chocolate Chip. Jamoca® Almond Fudge ice cream was first developed to be made from coffee brewed on the premises of each of the fifteen manufacturing facilities.

Why Baskin-Robbins is so famous? ›

Baskin Robbins is the current Guinness World Record holder for the largest cup of ice cream. It was made on September 13, 2005, in celebration of its 60th birthday. This massive chunk of vanilla ice cream weighed 8,865 pounds! BR's trademark colors are blue and pink.

How much sugar is in a peanut butter blossom cookie? ›

Amount/Serving%DV*Amount/Serving
Total Fat 3.7g6%Tot. Carb. 6.4g
Sat. Fat 1.3g6%Dietary Fiber 0.2g
Trans Fat 0gSugars 3.2g
Cholesterol 3.7mg1%Protein 0.9g
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What is the history of the peanut blossom cookie? ›

Overview. The cookie originated in Gibsonburg, Ohio, as an entry into the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. The cookie was originally named Black-eyed Susans, but was renamed by Pillsbury to the Peanut Butter Blossom cookie.

Are peanut butter Girl Scout cookies healthy? ›

Peanut Butter Patties® aka Tagalongs®

The sugar and calorie counts aren't too bad, but the Tagalongs® contain partially hydrogenated oil, which can increase your risk of heart disease and may even increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, says Cassetty.

How do you fix dry peanut butter cookies? ›

Add more liquid ingredients in small amounts. Milk, egg yolks or egg whites, vanilla extract or even a teaspoon of water can help moisten the dough to give you less crumbly cookies. A little bit of a liquid like milk can also help your cookies spread in the oven to give you a more crispy cookie.

How do you make dry peanut butter moist? ›

If you're down to the bottom of a jar and the nut butter is dry and crumbly (you didn't store it upside down, huh?), a surefire way to give it life is by adding some oil. Just put in a few drops of a neutral oil (like canola or peanut) and stir to get it all incorporated.

How do you fix powdered peanut butter? ›

Just add water to turn powdered peanut butter into a spread that tastes like regular PB. Powdered peanut butter is an easy way to add peanut-flavored protein and extra fiber to smoothies or ice cream.

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