Lately, I had been on a mission to cut down on my sweet treats. A little less than usual but not totally zero sweets. That would be an unrealistic goal for me. On top on cutting down on sweets, I also want to use more healthier ingredients if possible. I know when it comes to sweet treats and baking, replacing traditional ingredients with healthier ingredients could be sometimes challenging. We want something that still taste good, we do not want to compromise on taste.

Today, I am sharing with you a simpler and still delicious version of my blossoms cookie. I’ve made blossoms cookie before and I truly love them! They’re a nice bite size cookie, great for sweet tooth craving and for sharing with friends.

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie

The first variation I made was the Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie, this video here. This uses more ingredients than what I am sharing with you today. The good news is that we can make a simple version of this that still taste good. If you are a peanut butter lover, this variation is for you.

Crinkles Blossom Cookie

When I say I love this cookie, I really do and this next variation is a testament for that. This is a crinkles blossom cookie. If you’ve tried crinkles cookie before, you know why this cookie could be addicting even more when topped with kisses chocolate.

Almond Butter Blossom Cookie

Finally, we land to this third variation which is the simplest of the 3. This recipe uses only 5 ingredients. This is gluten free and refined sugar free. I can assure you that even with these simple ingredients, this cookie still ends up great. No only that this uses fewer ingredients, this is also quicker to make.

I do understand that almond flour is not something common for most household, if you do not have it, you can use all-purpose flour. It will have different texture and flavor but it will still taste good.

Same goes for the almond butter, you can replace this with peanut butter if that is what you have. Whichever variation you choose, I guarantee you will fall in love with this cookie. Give it a try!

This cookie is just so adorable, cute and it taste so good. But more than that, I love this cookie because

• This uses very few basic ingredients, only 5!
• This is a very simple recipe that you can make in less than 30 minute!
• This is a great addition to a cookie platter
• This is great for gift giving or for everyday cookie treat
• The dough freezes well, so you can make it ahead of time and bake later

What to Expect From This Cookie

This cookie is thick , soft and moist. It has a very nice almond flavor both from almond flour and almond butter. The almond butter flavor is just perfect, nothing overwhelming. The size is a perfect bite size, you remember the saying “Once you pop, you cannot stop?”, it is just like that.

Tips in Making No Chill Almond Butter Cookie

• Natural Almond Butter: If you can, use a plain natural almond butter. The ones that do not have extra sugar. If you do not have almond butter, you can substitute with peanut butter.
• Do not Over Bake – This is quite a small cookie (1 tablespoon) and over baking it will make it hard and dry. Aim for a cookie that starts to crack on the surface while the center is still soft.

How to Store Peanut Butter Cookie

Store the cookies in a tight closed container. This could last 3 – 5 days in room temperature (counter top), avoid exposing it directly with sunlight, store in a cool dry area in your kitchen. For a long-term option, you can freeze unbaked cookie dough shaped in balls up to 3 months. Check out my How to Freeze Baked and Un-Baked Cookie posts for more details. This is a small batch recipe, only 7 pieces so I doubt you will have any leftover to think off 😉 Enjoy every bite!

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie

• Almond Flour – Instead of using all purpose flour, this uses almond flour which makes this treat gluten free. It has a really nice soft texture and nutty flavor. You can substitute with all-purpose flour if you do not have almond flour.
• Almond Butter – This recipe uses plain almond butter ( no sugar added). If you do not have almond butter, you can substitute with peanut butter.
• Maple Syrup – To sweeten the cookie, I used maple syrup. This gave the cookie extra moisture, and a sweetness that is just perfect without using process sugar.
• Salt – a small amount goes a long way especially this uses very few simple ingredients. Salt adds flavor and enhances the taste of the cookie.
• Chocolate Kisses – You can use any kind of kisses chocolate that you like. I have a semi-sweet one so that is what I used.

How to Make Almond Butter Blossom Cookie

• Mix: This recipe comes so quick! Simply mix all ingredients in a bowl until it forms into a dough. If the mixture is still crumble, add a bit of almond butter until it is good enough to form into a dough without being too wet.
• Shape: Divide the cookie into 7 pieces. I used tablespoon to portion the cookie, you can also use a kitchen weighing scale if you want to be more precise in each size. Shape each piece into a ball.
• Bake – To keep the cookie thick, soft and moist, keep the baking time to 10 minutes for the first time, then 3 just more minutes after putting the chocolate kisses on top. Bigger cookie will take more time to bake, and smaller cookie will take less time. Adjust baking time as needed.

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