Peanut Butter Blossoms: A Holiday Classic Made (Way) Less Messy
There’s something about holiday baking that feels timeless — flour on the counter, music playing, kids sneaking spoonfuls of dough when they think you’re not looking. It’s cozy. It’s chaotic. And somehow, it’s always messier than you remember.
Between mixing sticky dough, rolling cookie balls, and juggling baking sheets, spills are basically part of the tradition. But when you’ve got little helpers at the counter (or just a packed holiday to-do list), fewer messes mean more fun — and more time actually enjoying the moment.
That’s where smarter tools quietly make a difference. A steady bowl. A deeper rim. Less dough flying where it doesn’t belong. You don’t really think about it — you just notice cleanup is easier and baking feels calmer.
And when it comes to classic holiday cookies, it doesn’t get more nostalgic (or more worth making right) than Peanut Butter Blossoms.
Why Peanut Butter Blossoms Are a Holiday Must-Bake
Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of those recipes that show up every year for a reason:
- They’re familiar and a crowd-pleaser
- They’re easy to bake with kids
- They feel festive without complicated decorating
- They’re perfect for cookie swaps, gifting, and parties
The dough is soft, a little sticky, and mixed by hand — which makes it ideal for baking together, but also notorious for spills and splatter. Translation: it’s the perfect recipe to bake smarter.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24–30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Baking Tip: Keep the Mess in the Bowl
Peanut butter dough loves to stick — to spoons, hands, and countertops. Mixing in a bowl with a non-spill rim helps keep flour and sugar contained while you stir, especially when kids are helping or you’re mixing quickly.
A stable, non-slip base also means the bowl stays put while you scoop and roll, making the whole process smoother (and less chaotic).
Make It a Holiday Moment
These cookies are more than just a recipe — they’re a tradition. Set up an assembly line with the kids. Let everyone press in the chocolate kisses. Sneak one while they’re still warm.
Serve them on a platter, pack them into gift tins, or bring them to your next holiday gathering — they disappear fast.
Bake Smarter This Holiday Season
Holiday baking shouldn’t feel like damage control. When your tools work with you — not against you — you spend less time wiping counters and more time making memories.
CaliBowls are designed for moments like this:
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A non-spill rim that keeps ingredients where they belong
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A non-slip base that stays steady while mixing and scooping
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Durable, family-friendly bowls that handle real-life baking
If Peanut Butter Blossoms are on your holiday baking list this year, make them in a bowl that’s built for the mess — not the cleanup.
Stop Messing Around. Serve (and bake) smarter with CaliBowl.
