Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
These Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are delightful cookies featuring a creamy peanut butter flavor and a sweet chocolate center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour provides structure
- 1 tsp Baking Soda helps cookies rise
- 1/2 tsp Salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter adds richness and flavor
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature creates a tender texture
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens and contributes to texture
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed adds moisture and depth of flavor
- 1 Large Egg binds ingredients together
- 2 tbsp Milk adds moisture
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract boosts overall flavor
Coating and Filling
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, additional amount for coating cookies creates a sweet crust
- 11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses provides a sweet chocolate center
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the creamy peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in hands, and then roll in additional sugar to coat.
Baking
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Immediately place a Hershey Kiss on each cookie as they come out of the oven.
- Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for better texture. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes. Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm.