Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter blossoms are a classic American cookie made from a soft, sugar-rolled peanut butter dough with a milk chocolate kiss pressed into the center straight out of the oven. The cookies bake in about 10 minutes and the recipe makes a large batch, making them a popular choice for holiday cookie trays. They keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking sheet
- Cooling Rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter preferably natural
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup additional granulated sugar for rolling
- 24 pieces chocolate kisses unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the additional granulated sugar. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops have set. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- For a twist, try using different flavored kisses or use almond butter for a nutty variation.
- Ensure the chocolate kisses are fully unwrapped before starting to save time during the baking process.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.5mg
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