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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

A delightful classic, these peanut butter blossoms are soft, tender, and adorned with a perfect chocolate kiss in the center. Despite their impressive appearance, they are remarkably straightforward to prepare.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling (100g)
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter 188g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened (113g)
  • 36 Hershey’s chocolate kisses unwrapped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • cups all-purpose flour 180g
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar 110g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, blend the peanut butter, unsalted butter, both sugars, and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly and scraping down the sides as needed. Incorporate the flour and baking soda, beating on low just until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in additional granulated sugar if desired. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies appear puffed and cracked with lightly browned bottoms. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while warm; the tops will crack slightly. Let the cookies cool entirely on the baking sheet until the chocolate sets. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Notes

Use a room temperature egg to ensure it blends smoothly into the dough. Always weigh the flour for accuracy—180g yields the best texture; if measuring by volume, fluff and spoon it into the cup without packing it down. Select a no-stir creamy peanut butter for best results, as natural varieties tend to separate. To maintain the shape of the chocolate kisses, freeze them briefly before use if desired. Enlist helpers to unwrap the kisses and roll the dough in sugar for a quicker, more enjoyable baking session.