Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe features soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with Hershey's Kisses, blending classic flavors into a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (213 g)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed (138 g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g), plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk (15 ml)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (248 g)
Topping
- 40 Hershey's Kisses (or a few more)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter and creamy peanut butter using a hand or stand mixer until smooth. Add both the light brown sugar and granulated sugar; cream together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add egg and flavorings: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in baking soda and salt, then gradually add the flour while mixing just until the dough is smooth and cohesive. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Prepare dough balls: Pour about ½ cup of granulated sugar into a separate bowl. Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll each in the granulated sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 13 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are no longer glossy.
- Add Hershey's Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one Hershey's Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before removing to avoid breaking and to let the chocolate set.
Notes
- Use silicone mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
- Roll the dough balls generously in sugar for a slight crunchy coating.
- You can substitute Hershey's Kisses with other chocolate candies if desired.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
