Reading Time: 6 minutes The Best Kiss Cookies Recipe (without Peanut Butter): Blossom Cookies No Nuts
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Hershey Kiss cookies without peanut butter are a popular treat for those looking for a nut-free option.
These delicious cookies are made with a classic cookie dough base and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. They are perfect for any occasion and loved by all.
Here is a recipe for Kiss Cookies using Hershey’s kisses. But what makes this recipe different is that this is a nut-free Kiss Cookies Recipe.
Now you can enjoy Hershey Kiss Cookies without peanut butter.
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Kiss Cookies without Peanut Butter
One year, I wanted to make some cookies for the kids’ teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. If you know me well, you know I love desserts.
I have a Pinterest board for desserts and another board named Chocolate – My Favorite Pinterest Board.
Usually, I make Meringue Cookies or Brownies because they are easy and quick, but I wasn’t sure how they would hold up in the gift bag. Meringue cookies don’t travel well, especially not in a Ziploc baggie in a gift bag.
I needed a quick, easy dessert, so I decided to make some Hershey’s Kiss cookies (also called thumbprint Hershey kiss cookies and Hershey drop cookies).
Looking for Hershey’s Kiss Cookies with No Peanut Butter?
On the Hershey’s Kisses bag there’s a recipe for Kiss Cookies, but that recipe had peanut butter. Some of the kids in one of the classes have peanut allergies.
So I always bakes a batch of cookies without nuts for her friends with allergies.
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I searched the internet for Hershey kiss cookie variations, combined a few Hershey kisses cookie recipes, and came up with my own version of this recipe without peanut butter.
I also developed a version of Kiss Cookies with peanut butter.
Recipe for Kiss Cookies without Peanuts
This is an easy and quick cookie recipe. It hardly took any time to prepare and I already had all of the ingredients in the house.
The cookies tasted great. My family and the teachers loved them. I will keep the recipe on hand for the next time I need to make a dessert that travels well quickly.
Before you start making the kiss cookies no peanut butter recipe, make sure you have butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, milk, and Hershey’s Kisses.
Kiss Cookies Recipe (without Peanut Butter) – The Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms without Peanut Butter
So what are hershey kiss thumbprint cookies without peanut butter? They are just blossom cookies without peanut butter.
Simply substitute the peanut butter in your favorite recipe, and enjoy the same classic flavors without the peanuts. This cookie recipe without nuts is perfect for those with allergies or preferences.
For this Hershey kiss sugar cookies no peanut butter recipe, you’ll need a stand mixer. I love my Kitchen Aid Mixer. If you don’t have a stand mixer, a hand mixer will do.
Kiss Cookies Recipe (without Peanut Butter)
Equipment
- stand mixer or beater
Ingredients
- 1 stick (same as 1/2 cup softened butter)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt I prefer coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 35 Hershey's Kisses unwrapped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar optional – for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat with stand mixer or a hand mixer (softened but not melted) butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix.
- Slowly blend the dry ingredients and the milk into the wet mixture.
- Shape into 1 inch balls.
- Optional – Roll each ball in a bowl of powdered sugar.
- Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8 – 10 minutes until the cookies are just slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Move cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
- Makes around 35 cookies.
Notes
Giving Kiss Cookies without Peanut Butter as Gifts
Whenever I give cookies as gifts, I always label with the bag with main ingredients in case anyone has a food allergy.
For more ideas see Allergy Sensitive Recipes and the Dessert Recipes here on ChaChingQueen.
Some other great allergy-friendly recipes include:
- Best Brownie Recipe- Traditional, Gluten-Free, Dairy Free Options
- Applesauce Muffins Recipe: Healthy Gluten-Free Low Sugar
- Baked Breaded Zucchini Recipe (Gluten-Free Option)
Also, visit my Pinterest board with a collection of budget-friendly dessert recipes.
There are paleo and gluten-free desserts, as well as yummy dessert recipes of all kinds for the family and parties.
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In Conclusion: Hershey Kiss Cookies No Peanut Butter
Hershey Kiss cookies without peanut butter are a delicious alternative for those with allergies or preferences.
These cookies combine a classic cookie dough recipe with a Hershey Kiss candy on top, creating a delightful treat that everyone can enjoy.
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