Description
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a signature chocolate kiss, perfect for holiday treats or any time you crave a nostalgic, sweet snack. These cookies combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate into a delightful treat that’s easy to bake and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For Rolling and Garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 36 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make cookie dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be crumbly but hold together to ensure soft cookies.
- Shape and bake cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake one tray at a time for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Decorate: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press one chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This allows the chocolate kiss to set and the cookies to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Press the chocolate kisses into warm cookies to ensure they stick well without melting completely.
- Spacing cookies about 2 inches apart allows for even spreading without merging.
- Using parchment paper or silicone mats prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- For extra flavor, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
