Peanut Butter Blossoms
These classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss candy center. Perfect for holidays or everyday baking, this peanut butter blossoms recipe combines rich, nutty flavor with sweet chocolate for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24–30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing a few inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake—cookies should remain soft in the center.Press chocolate kisses gently to avoid cracking the cookies too much.Avoid natural peanut butter, as it can affect texture and consistency.Chilling the dough can help prevent excess spreading if needed.
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