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Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

Delicious, nostalgic cookies that pair rich peanut butter with chocolate for a perfect holiday treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (additional for coating)

Chocolate

  • 11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses For topping cookies

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until well blended.
  • Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Reduce the mixer speed and gradually add in the dry mixture until completely blended.
  • Place the cookie dough in a well-sealed food container or tightly wrap the top of the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill the cookie dough for a minimum of 1 hour.

Baking

  • After the dough has chilled, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats, adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center), and preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Using a spoon and your clean hands, shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and place them about 1 1/2 – 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes, then remove from the oven and place a milk chocolate kiss on each cookie, pressing down gently to create the crackly cookie edges.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 2 minutes longer.
  • Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. They can last about a week when stored properly. You can also freeze the cookie dough before baking.
Keyword Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, holiday treats, Peanut Butter Blossoms