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Classic Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Peanut Butter Blossoms)

A close-up of four sugar-coated kiss cookies topped with a swirl of chocolate filling.
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Make the classic Peanut Butter Blossoms, a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie topped with a melted chocolate kiss. This recipe is a holiday baking staple and simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for rolling
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 72 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  5. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  6. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the extra sugar to coat completely.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set. The cookies will look slightly puffed.
  9. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The residual heat will soften the chocolate.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best ‘blossom’ shape, press the Kiss into the cookie right when it comes out of the oven. If the cookie cools too much, the chocolate may crack the cookie when you press it in.
  • You can substitute milk chocolate Kisses with Hershey’s Hugs or dark chocolate Kisses for variation.
  • If you prefer a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them by about one minute.

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