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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, tender peanut butter cookies crowned with a melty chocolate kiss in the center. These timeless treats combine a smooth peanut butter batter rolled in sugar, baked to perfection, and topped with iconic Hershey’s kisses for a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, cookie swaps, or any cozy day at home.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 24-30 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until everything is smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat completely. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Watch carefully to avoid overbaking.
  8. Add the Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie edges will crack slightly around the chocolate, which is normal.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use either creamy or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference.
  • Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar gives the cookies a slight crunch and a pretty finish.
  • Press chocolate kisses into the cookies right out of the oven so they soften slightly but don’t fully melt.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For festive variations, use different flavored chocolate candies or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.

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