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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a melty chocolate kiss in the center. This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy peanut butter and buttery dough, rolled in sugar for a slightly crisp exterior, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any sweet craving, these cookies deliver a delightful blend of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 48 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped (e.g., Hershey’s Kisses)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated to avoid overmixing the dough.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat evenly for a slightly crisp, sweet crust.
  5. Place the Dough Balls: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the tops develop slight cracks, indicating the perfect bake.
  7. Add the Chocolate Kisses: While the cookies are still warm from the oven, immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The dough may crack around the edges, which is a normal and charming feature of this cookie.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will soften from the residual heat but will firm up again as the cookies cool.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth dough.
  • Do not overmix the flour into the wet ingredients to keep cookies tender.
  • Rolling dough balls in sugar before baking creates a sweet, slightly crunchy texture on the outside.
  • Press chocolate kisses into cookies immediately after baking for the best melty center.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to preserve texture and flavor.
  • These cookies freeze well when baked; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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