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Delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms cookies topped with chocolate kisses.

Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are chewy cookies topped with a melting Hershey's chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these classic treats offer a delightful combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 40 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base of the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature Provides richness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (extra for rolling) Adds a crunchy coating.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed Adds depth of flavor.
  • 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter Star ingredient.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 40 to 42 pieces milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped Finishing touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and table salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixer bowl, beat the unsalted butter with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the granulated sugars (both regular and extra) and cream together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the smooth peanut butter until fully combined.
  5. Beat in the milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a stiff dough forms. Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Scoop out portions of the dough (about 1-1/4 inch in size) and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat.
  3. Place them on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until set and lightly browned.
  5. Immediately press a Hershey's kiss into the center of each cookie after they come out of the oven.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgSugar: 6g

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing. Chilling the dough helps maintain shape during baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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