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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms: Sweet, Salty Holiday Comfort Cookies

Delight in these Peanut Butter Blossoms, sweet and salty holiday cookies topped with Hershey’s Kiss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar Can replace with more granulated sugar or maple sugar.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Consider vegan butter or coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Ensure it’s well-stirred.
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Do not substitute with baking powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Essential for taste.
For the Topping
  • 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses Dark chocolate or peppermint varieties can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Blossoms
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets with space in between.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  7. Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations and pair well with spiced chai or hot cocoa.

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