These Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, rich, and packed with classic red velvet flavor paired with a creamy peanut butter center. Made in minutes, they’re the perfect quick dessert for holidays, parties, or whenever a sweet craving hits.
Get ready for a show-stopping dessert with these Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies!
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies are perfectly paired with a creamy peanut butter center, making each bite a heavenly mix of flavors and textures.
Quick to make in the air fryer, they’re ideal for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a sweet treat without the fuss.
If you like cookies as much as I do, the air fryer is the perfect place to make a batch of homemade cookies. My favorite recipes are Air Fryer Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies or my mother’s Italian Cookie Recipe.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Soft, chewy red velvet cookies with rich flavor in every bite.
- Creamy peanut butter centers add the perfect sweet-salty balance.
- Quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
- Perfect for holidays, parties, or last-minute dessert cravings.
- Minimal ingredients and fuss for maximum flavor impact.
- Butter: Adds richness and keeps cookies soft.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Creates a smooth, delicious cookie center.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens and balances flavors.
- Egg: Binds ingredients and adds structure.
- Milk: Adds moisture and subtle tang.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor with sweet aroma.
- Red Food Coloring: Gives the classic red velvet look.
- Unsweetened Cocoa: Adds subtle chocolate flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and tender texture.
- Baking Soda: Helps cookies rise and stay fluffy.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Hershey’s Kisses: Chocolatey finishing touch.
- Red Sanding Sugar: Adds festive crunch and sweetness.
How To Make Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Step One: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, and sugar for 2 minutes. Gradually add the egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing another 2 minutes until the dough is light and fluffy.
Step 2: Mix the cocoa, flour, baking soda, and salt in another mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add the two mixtures together and mix well. Mix until fluffy.
Step 4: Add a piece of parchment paper to the basket. In a small bowl, add your sanding sugar, roll the dough into 2-inch pieces, and coat the balls with the sanding sugar. Set the temperature to 320 degrees F, with the air fryer setting for 5-6 minutes.
Step 5: When the cookies are done, wait about 10 minutes and put a candy kiss in the cookie’s center.
Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe Tips
- Chill the dough between batches: This prevents cookies from spreading too much in the air fryer.
- Use parchment paper: Keeps cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Space cookies apart: Leave room for slight spreading while cooking.
- Check early: Air fryer times vary, so start checking a minute before the timer.
- Add candy last: Place Hershey’s Kisses after cookies cool slightly for best results.
- Optional mix-ins: Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles add extra fun and flavor.
Storing, Freezing and Reheating Instructions
- Storing: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Freezing: Place baked cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months; thaw completely before serving.
- Reheating: Warm cookies in the air fryer at 300°F for 1–2 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore soft, fresh-baked texture.
Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe Faqs
Can I use a different candy for the center? Yes! Mini peanut butter cups or chocolate kisses work well too.
Do I need to preheat my air fryer? Preheating isn’t required, but 2–3 minutes helps cookies cook evenly.
Why are my cookies spreading too much? The dough may be too warm—chill it for 15–20 minutes before air frying.
Can I make these cookies without eggs? Yes, you can use an egg substitute like applesauce or a flax egg, though texture may vary slightly.
Can I double the recipe? Absolutely, just cook in batches so the air fryer isn’t overcrowded.
Can I bake these in the oven instead? Yes, bake at 320°F for 5–6 minutes or until edges are set and slightly golden.
How do I keep the peanut butter centers soft? Add the candy kiss after the cookie has cooled slightly to avoid melting the peanut butter.
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Air Fryer Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Description
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, stick room temperature
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/3 sugar, white
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon food coloring
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red sanding sugar
- 1 bag of Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the 1 stick unsalted butter, 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 1/3 sugar for about 2 minutes. Then slowly add in the 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon food coloring mix again for another 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- In another mixing bowl, mix the 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add the two mixtures together and mix well. Mix until fluffy.
- Add a piece of parchment paper to the basket. In a small bowl, add your sanding sugar, roll the dough into 2-inch pieces, and coat the balls with the 1/2 cup red sanding sugar set the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting for 5-6 minutes.
- When the cookies are done, wait about 10 minutes, and then put a 1/2 cup red sanding sugar in the cookie's center.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
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