Description

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with melty chocolate kisses. These classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are a perfect balance of salty and sweet with a rich peanut butter base and a smooth chocolate center.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

24–30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops begin to crack.
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie after removing from the oven.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use different types of chocolate kisses (dark chocolate, caramel-filled, mint) for variety.

For a nut-free version, substitute with sunflower seed butter.

Roll dough in colored sugar for a festive touch.

Chilling the dough for 15–30 minutes can help prevent cookies from spreading too much.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 130
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg