Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic, soft and chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a melted Hershey’s Kiss, creating the perfect combination of rich peanut butter flavor and chocolate sweetness. Quick to prepare and great for holidays or everyday snacking, these cookies come out tender with a slightly crispy sugar coating and a gooey chocolate center.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Coating and Topping
- Sugar (for rolling cookie balls)
- 1 package Hershey’s Kisses (approximately 36 kisses)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and white sugar for 4 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step ensures the sugars are well incorporated and the texture is smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Continue to beat for another 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. For best texture, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes, if time allows.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in sugar to coat evenly.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the sugar-coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are cooked through but remain soft and chewy.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: While the cookies are still warm, quickly unwrap the Hershey’s Kisses. Press one Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing them from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet, so the chocolate sets in place before removing.
Notes
- For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use natural or all-natural peanut butter.
- Chilling the dough helps to prevent spreading during baking and results in thicker cookies.
- If you prefer, substitute Hershey’s Kisses with other chocolate candies of your choice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Let the cookies cool completely for the best texture and to avoid melting the chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Blossoms, peanut butter cookies, Hershey Kisses cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookie
