Peanut Butter Blossoms
Soft, chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms combine the timeless flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite. These classic holiday cookies feature a tender, moist texture with a signature melty chocolate kiss on top, perfect for all occasions and easily customizable to suit dietary preferences.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adapted to Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 chocolate kisses (approximately one per cookie)
- Prepare the dough: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Shape and roll the dough balls: Form the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in extra granulated sugar for a beautiful, sugary coating that crisps up on the outside.
- Bake and add chocolate kisses: Place the sugar-coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving adequate space between them. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each hot cookie, gently pressing it down without breaking it.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time lets the chocolate set and prevents melting.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and peanut butter for a smoother, well-mixed dough.
- Do not overbake; pull cookies out when edges are firm but centers are still soft for chewy results.
- Roll dough balls evenly for consistent baking and presentation.
- Press chocolate kisses gently while cookies are warm to prevent cracking.
- If dough is too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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