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Ultimate Peanut Butter Blossoms

Delicious cookies combining creamy peanut butter and chocolate for a treat that will become your favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 0.67 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 unit egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
Topping
  • 30 to 36 units Hershey’s Kisses Unwrapped
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar For rolling cookies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unwrap all the Hershey's Kisses and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add both sugars into the mix and beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  7. Gradually add in your dry ingredients on low speed until just mixed, avoiding overmixing.
Baking
  1. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
  2. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers look a touch soft.
  3. Once out of the oven, press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, letting it crack slightly around the edges.
  4. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better shape retention. Use natural peanut butter for a richer flavor. Rolling in sugar adds a nice crunch and appearance. Experiment with different flavors of Hershey’s Kisses for variety.