Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a melty chocolate kiss. These delightful cookies combine the rich flavor of peanut butter with a sweet, chocolatey center, making them a perfect treat for holidays, parties, or any time you want a delicious homemade dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 24-30 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Combine the Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape the Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll the dough balls in granulated sugar until fully coated. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Watch for the edges to turn lightly golden while keeping the centers soft.
- Add the Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie edges may crack slightly, which is normal and adds to their charming appearance.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Using parchment paper or silicone mats helps prevent cookies from sticking and promotes even baking.
- Do not overbake the cookies; the centers should remain soft for the best texture.
- You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter according to your preference.
- Rolling the dough balls in extra sugar before baking gives the cookies a pleasant textured exterior.
- Press the chocolate kisses in while the cookies are hot so they melt slightly and adhere well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
