Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic, soft peanut butter cookies topped with a melty Hershey’s Kiss in the center. These festive cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a sweet chocolate kiss, perfect for holiday gatherings or any sweet tooth craving. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking to give a deliciously crisp exterior while the inside stays soft and chewy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
For Rolling and Topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 40 Hershey’s Kisses (about half an 11-ounce package)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Make the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture, stirring to combine evenly until a soft dough forms.
- Form and Roll Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each dough ball in the ½ cup granulated sugar to coat completely.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The center should still look soft.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, press one Hershey’s Kiss gently into the center of each cookie. The warmth will make the chocolate slightly melt and adhere.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural, for the best texture and sweetness.
- Make sure to press the Hershey’s Kiss into the cookie while it is still warm so it sticks well.
- If you want to avoid spreading, chill the dough balls briefly before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies can also be frozen after baking for longer storage; just thaw before serving.
