There’s just something nostalgic about peanut butter blossoms during the holidays. The soft peanut butter cookie paired with that melty chocolate center? Iconic. But traditional versions are usually loaded with refined sugar and shortening — so we gave this holiday classic a better-for-you makeover using wholesome ingredients and GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter.
These healthier peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy, perfectly peanut buttery, and made with simple swaps like coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, oat flour, and coconut oil. They still deliver all the cozy holiday-cookie vibes you know and love — just without the sugar overload.
Whether you're baking for a holiday party, cookie exchange, or simply craving a nostalgic treat, this recipe deserves a spot on your baking list.
Why You'll Love These Healthier Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Made with GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter
- No refined sugar required
- Naturally sweetened with coconut sugar + monk fruit
- Soft, chewy texture with a rich chocolate center
- Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for holiday baking trays and gifting
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil, softened
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup granular monk fruit sweetener or allulose
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups oat flour
(or 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour if preferred) - 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Chocolate Center
- 36 chocolate kisses or dark chocolate pieces
How to Make Healthier Peanut Butter Blossoms
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using a slightly lower baking temperature helps keep these cookies soft while working well with the healthier ingredient swaps.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the GOOD GOOD Creamy Peanut Butter and softened coconut oil until smooth and creamy.
Add the coconut sugar and monk fruit sweetener, then continue mixing for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Mix in:
- Egg
- Almond milk
- Vanilla extract
Beat again until fully combined and airy.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Oat flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll the Dough
Scoop the dough into 12–16 small balls, about 1 inch in size.
For that classic peanut blossom sparkle, you can optionally roll each dough ball in a light mixture of coconut sugar and monk fruit sweetener before baking.
5. Bake the Cookies
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
Bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops still look soft.
6. Add the Chocolate Centers
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss or dark chocolate chunk into the center of each cookie.
Return the tray to the oven for 1–2 additional minutes to help the chocolate soften slightly and set into the cookie.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Don’t overbake — the cookies continue setting as they cool.
- Oat flour creates a softer, more tender cookie texture.
- For extra richness, use dark chocolate kisses or chopped dark chocolate.
- Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
The Perfect Holiday Cookie Upgrade
These healthier peanut butter blossoms prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to make a better-for-you dessert. They’re soft, festive, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter flavor — everything you want from a holiday cookie, just made with more mindful ingredients.
Serve them at your next holiday gathering, add them to a cookie tray, or keep a batch in the freezer for late-night sweet cravings all season long.
