Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies featuring a rich peanut butter flavor paired with a chocolate kiss, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Structure for cookies
- 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
- 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Flavor and moisture
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature Texture and richness
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetness and texture
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, lightly packed Moisture and flavor
- 1 Large Egg Binding agent
- 2 tbsp Milk Adds moisture
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Flavor enhancement
Coating and Decoration
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, additional amount for coating cookies Finishing touch
- 11 oz Bag of Hershey Kisses Chocolate centerpiece
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F while gathering your ingredients.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and light brown sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until just blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form balls of dough about 1 inch in size and roll in additional granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and starting to turn golden.
- Gently press a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature, and monitor cookies closely while baking to avoid overbaking. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.