Peanut Butter Blossoms
The ultimate cookie craving is fulfilled with these Peanut Butter Blossoms. Rich, chewy, and topped with a chocolate kiss, they’re the perfect sweet for any occasion. Enjoy an easy recipe that will bring smiles to your family and friends. Don’t wait—bake a batch tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
- Blender
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 36 Hershey's Kisses milk chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating up, prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This step is crucial to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensures easy cleanup.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt for about 20 seconds. Set this mixture aside, as it will be added to the wet ingredients later.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. You want a light and fluffy texture, which usually takes a few minutes of mixing on medium speed.
- Next, mix in the creamy peanut butter until evenly incorporated. Then, blend in the egg and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the cookies stay tender. If the dough seems too wet, you can chill it for a bit in the refrigerator.
- Scoop dough out using an even tablespoon measuring spoon and shape it into balls. In a shallow bowl, place the granulated sugar for rolling. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat evenly. This step adds a beautiful sparkle and sweetness to the cookies.
- Transfer the sugar-coated balls to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart. This spacing is important to allow for some spreading while baking.
- Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for about 7 to 9 minutes. You want the cookies to be nearly set but still soft in the center.
- While the cookies are baking, unwrap all the Hershey's Kisses. Once the cookies are out of the oven, immediately press one chocolate into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm. The warmth will help the chocolate melt slightly, making it stick better.
- After pressing the chocolates in, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. For quicker setting, place them in the fridge or freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms!
Notes
Once you take a bite of a freshly baked Peanut Butter Blossom, it’s hard to stop at just one. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is addictive, making it a challenge to keep these cookies around for long!