Description
Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic, soft peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a signature Hershey’s Kiss. These delightful treats combine creamy peanut butter with a slightly crisp edge, offering a perfect balance of rich flavor and chewy texture. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or any time you crave a nostalgic sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy 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
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Topping
- 40 Hershey’s Kisses (about half an 11-ounce package), unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Pour the ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling into a small bowl. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Press Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, gently flattening slightly.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture; natural peanut butter’s oiliness can alter dough consistency.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Roll the dough balls generously in sugar for a crisp, sweet outer layer.
- Press the Hershey’s Kiss while the cookie is still warm so it adheres properly.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
