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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms: Irresistibly Chewy Holiday Perfection

Peanut Butter Blossoms combine creamy peanut butter with a Hershey’s Kiss for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free blend if necessary.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Extra for rolling dough balls.
  • ½ cup light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Stick margarine can be used but alters taste.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use natural peanut butter, well-stirred.
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Imitation extract can be used if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Can substitute with dark chocolate or peppermint.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Electric mixer

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. Blend together ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup light brown sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Incorporate 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients.
  4. Shape 1-inch balls of dough, roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets with 2-inch spacing.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  6. Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from oven.
  7. Allow cookies to sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes for better shape retention. Use well-mixed creamy peanut butter for best results.

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