Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic American cookies featuring a soft and chewy peanut butter base rolled in sugar and topped with a chocolate kiss, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These festive treats are perfect for holidays and anytime you crave a nostalgic, delicious cookie.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Coating and Topping
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until just combined to prevent overworking the dough which keeps the cookies tender.
- Form and Roll Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls, then coat each ball thoroughly in granulated sugar to give the cookies a sweet, crackly exterior.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown, indicating they’re perfectly baked but still soft.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped chocolate kiss firmly into the center of each cookie so it melts slightly and adheres as the cookie cools.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Always unwrap the chocolate kisses before baking so they’re ready to press into the warm cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- If desired, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy rather than hard and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
