Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
These classic peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate Hershey's Kiss. A timeless holiday favorite, these cookies combine the perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup additional sugar (for rolling)
- 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and milk, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sugar. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a twist, use different Hershey's Kiss flavors like dark chocolate or caramel-filled.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg