Description

Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, peanut-buttery cookies topped with a Hershey’s Kiss, rolled in sugar, and baked to perfection. This sweet and savory treat is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

½ cup butter (1 stick)

¼ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

1 cup peanut butter (not natural peanut butter)

1 large egg

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

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

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Instructions

Chill the Hershey’s Kisses:
Place the Hershey’s Kisses in the freezer to prevent them from falling off when pressed into the cookies after baking.
Make the Dough:
Beat butter until smooth, then add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
Combine flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Chill the Dough (Optional):
Chill dough for 15-60 minutes to make handling easier.
Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Pour ½ cup sugar into a small bowl.
Shape the Cookies:
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheets, 1 inch apart. You can fit 15 cookies per baking sheet.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be set, and the center should be matte.
Add the Hershey’s Kisses:
Immediately after baking, press a cold Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The edges will crack beautifully.
Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy while warm!

Notes

You can freeze dough for up to 3 months and bake from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Natural peanut butter is not recommended, as it may affect the texture of the dough.

Try using mini peanut butter cups instead of Hershey’s Kisses for a richer version of this cookie.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 40mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg