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Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms

Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms – Deliciously thick and chewy peanut butter cookies coated in granulated sugar, and have a Rolo candy pressed in the centres!

Overhead shot of Rolo peanut butter blossom cookies on marble background.
Overhead shot of Rolo peanut butter blossoms on marble background.

Happy New Year, friends!

Has is seriously taken me nearly 2 years to put up a blossom cookie recipe on the blog?? Well, to make up for it, today I bring you these delicious Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms. There. 😉

Overhead shot of Rolo peanut butter blossom cookies on marble background.
Side-view of Rolo peanut butter blossom cookies on marble background.

Ingredients for Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms:

  • plain OR all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • unsalted butter
  • caster OR granulated sugar
  • light brown sugar
  • large egg
  • smooth peanut butter
  • vanilla extract
  • Rolos (or any other chocolate caramel candies)

Chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter come together beautifully in these cookies. Classic peanut butter blossoms may be made for the Christmas cookie tray, but I like to enjoy these all year round. These soft-baked peanut butter cookies with or without the Rolo are absolutely scrumptious!

Instead of Rolos, you can use Hershey’s Kisses, or even mini peanut butter cups!

Overhead shot of Rolo peanut butter blossom cookie with bite taken out of it on marble background.
Rolo peanut butter blossom cookie with a bite taken out of it on marble background.
A stack of two Rolo peanut butter blossom cookies with a bite taken out of the top cookie on marble background.

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Yield: 24 - 25 cookies

Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms

Rolo Peanut Butter Blossoms

Deliciously thick and chewy peanut butter cookies coated in granulated sugar, and have a Rolo candy pressed in the centres!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (190g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) caster/granulated sugar, and some extra for coating
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (190g) smooth peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 25 Rolos

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugars and beat until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and beat until combined. Add the peanut butter and vanilla, and beat until combined. Fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-oz balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking tray 2-inches apart.
  5. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Press a Rolo into each cookie and allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Cookie dough balls freeze well for up to 3 months. Bake for an extra minute, no need to thaw.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

25 cookies

Serving Size:

1 cookie

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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Kari

Tuesday 2nd of March 2021

So i hardly ever modify but i did lol. I added mini m&m's to the batter with the rolo. oh so good! Love the cookie recipe and will be making again.

Miranda

Thursday 12th of January 2017

The only time I ever eat rolos is in blossom cookies just like these and boy, are they good! I always make a batch around christmas!

GiGi

Tuesday 10th of January 2017

I cannnot even remember the last time I had a ROLO.... But oh man, I do remember them being INSANELY GOOD! INSANEEEE! These cookies. Oh geeze. I would definitely eat 6.

Amanda

Monday 9th of January 2017

You are combining two childhood favorites for me! Peanut butter blossoms were always the cookies I'd snatch right away, and Rolos were an obsession. These sound marvelous!

Marsha

Tuesday 10th of January 2017

Thanks, Amanda!

cakespy

Monday 9th of January 2017

Proof positive that even a classic can be improved upon! Brilliant.

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