Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies 🍪🥜✨

These classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a delicious chocolate kiss. Perfect for holidays, parties, or as a sweet treat anytime, they’re easy to make and always a crowd favorite!

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 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 24 chocolate kisses (e.g., Hershey’s Kisses), unwrapped

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

  1. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
  2. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  3. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 4: Bake the Cookies

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
  2. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Don’t overbake: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the cookie dough balls or baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Serving Suggestion:

  • Enjoy with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee.
  • Perfect for cookie exchanges or gifting during the holidays!

These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the ultimate combination of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite. Soft, chewy, and full of flavor – they’re sure to become a favorite in your home! 🍪🥜❤️ Enjoy!