Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms – the classic cookie that’s a must-have for any holiday gathering or bake sale. These delightful treats are a beloved staple in American households, melding the rich, creamy flavors of peanut butter with the sweet indulgence of a Hershey’s Kiss.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Shape Cookies: Scoop 1-inch balls of dough and roll them in the extra granulated sugar. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are puffy and the edges are just beginning to brown.
6. Top and Cool: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each one. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure your Peanut Butter Blossoms turn out beautifully every time, consider these helpful tips:
Use room temperature ingredients: Allowing the peanut butter, butter, and egg to come to room temperature before mixing will help the dough come together more easily.
Don’t overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies during baking, as they can quickly go from perfectly soft and chewy to dry and crumbly if left in the oven too long.
Experiment with mix-ins: For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg