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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms: Chewy Cookies Packed with Flavor

Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic cookies combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; ensure a leveled scoop for accuracy.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and creates a crisp outer layer; extra sugar for rolling enhances texture.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and a caramel-like flavor; can substitute with more granulated sugar for a less rich taste.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • ¾ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Main flavor ingredient that gives a nutty taste and chewy texture; use creamy (not natural) for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together and adds moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A leavening agent that helps cookies puff slightly.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For the Topping
  • 24 pieces Milk Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Signature topping that adds sweetness and visual appeal; try dark chocolate or peppermint-flavored Kisses for variations.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Blossoms
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of light brown sugar, and ¾ cup of creamy peanut butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until combined, about 1 minute.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers appear slightly puffy.
  7. Immediately press a milk chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  8. Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gIron: 2mg

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies and chill the dough if it's too soft.

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