Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring crispy Rice Krispies clusters coated in a smooth peanut butter and corn syrup mixture, topped with classic Hershey’s kisses. Perfect for quick snacks or festive gatherings, these no-bake cookies come together in just 10 minutes without heating the oven.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping
- 34-36 Hershey’s kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Create the peanut butter mixture: Heat the light corn syrup, white sugar, and creamy peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat to prevent burning.
- Combine with cereal: Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal placed in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until every piece of cereal is evenly coated with the peanut butter syrup.
- Shape the cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons per portion), drop rounded portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them to allow for slight spreading.
- Add the Hershey’s kiss topping: While the clusters are still warm and pliable, gently press an unwrapped Hershey’s kiss candy into the center of each cookie to create the signature blossom appearance. Allow the cookies to cool and set completely before serving.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture and best binding.
- Make sure the peanut butter mixture is warm but not hot when mixing with the cereal to avoid melting the cereal too much.
- If you prefer a stronger peanut flavor, you can increase the amount of peanut butter slightly.
- These treats should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- For a festive twist, consider using different chocolate candies or adding sprinkles before the kisses harden.
