Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are a beloved cookie with a soft, chewy peanut butter base, topped with a milk chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. These cookies are perfect for the holidays or any occasion. Here’s the recipe to make them!
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 package Hershey’s Kisses (unwrapped, for topping)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be thick.
4. Form the Dough Balls:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Once rolled, roll each ball in the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to coat it.
5. Bake the Cookies:
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Add the Hershey’s Kisses:
- Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will slightly spread, so the kiss will settle nicely in the middle.
7. Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Chill the Dough: If you find the dough to be too soft, you can chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
- Peanut Butter: You can use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Storage: These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Enjoy your Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms—a delightful treat that combines rich peanut butter flavor with the sweetness of chocolate! 🍪🍫
