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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic, soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a melting Hershey’s Kiss candy. These delightful treats combine rich peanut butter flavor with a sweet chocolate center, offering a perfect balance of taste and texture. Ideal for holidays, parties, or a comforting homemade snack, these cookies are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter (not natural, preferably Jif)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Topping

  • 40 Hershey’s Kisses (about half an 11-ounce package)

Instructions

  1. Freeze Hershey’s Kisses: Place the Hershey’s Kisses in the freezer to chill. This helps them keep their shape when pressed into the hot cookies.
  2. Cream Butter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides regularly.
  3. Add Sugars: Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar to the butter. Beat well until fluffy and no clumps of butter remain.
  4. Mix in Peanut Butter: Add 1 cup peanut butter (preferably Jif) and beat until well combined with the butter-sugar mixture.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate 1 large egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, beating until combined.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour over the mixture but do not stir in yet. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt on top of the flour. Stir the dry ingredients together lightly.
  7. Mix Dough: Turn the mixer on and mix the dry ingredients into the wet until the dough barely comes together and no flour streaks remain. Avoid over mixing to prevent tough cookies. Scrape bowl sides and bottom as needed.
  8. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15 minutes up to 1 hour, or up to 2 days for best flavor development and easier handling.
  9. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Pour 1/2 cup granulated sugar into a bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls.
  10. Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  11. Roll in Sugar: Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly. Place the coated balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them close together since the cookies don’t spread much.
  12. Bake Cookies: Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. The cookies are ready when edges are set and the centers are matte, not shiny. They should be plump mounds rather than flat.
  13. Freeze Hershey’s Kisses Again: While baking, unwrap the Kisses and return them to the freezer until ready to use.
  14. Press Kisses onto Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one frozen Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The edges of the cookie should crack slightly around the chocolate.
  15. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies set on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will soften and melt but keep its shape. Refrigerate or freeze the pan if you want to cool them faster.
  16. Serve: Enjoy warm with a glass of milk, or store in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances the flavors.
  • Freezing the Hershey’s Kisses before placing on cookies prevents them from melting too quickly and falling off.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • You can prepare dough up to 2 days in advance and keep refrigerated.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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