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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe: A Heartwarming Holiday Treat

Discover how to make Peanut Butter Blossoms, a nostalgic dessert filled with creamy peanut butter and chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Extra for rolling.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Or dairy-free butter for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Use regular creamy types.
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality extract recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for balance.
For the Topping
  • 24 Milk Chocolate Hershey's Kisses Consider using dark or peppermint-flavored Kisses.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it to the wet ingredients.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in granulated sugar before placing them on prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden, then gently press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best texture, use smooth peanut butter and chill the dough before baking.

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