Description
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a rich chocolate candy kiss. This beloved treat combines the nutty flavor of peanut butter with sweet chocolate, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 24 chocolate candy kisses, such as Hershey's
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature as you prepare the dough.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, and egg. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Roll Dough: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar thoroughly for a slightly crunchy exterior once baked.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden brown.
- Press Chocolate Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press one chocolate candy kiss into the center of each cookie. This step helps the kiss adhere as the cookies cool.
- Cool on Wire Rack: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool for about 1 hour. This cooling time lets the chocolate set perfectly.
- Repeat: Repeat the baking and pressing process with any remaining dough and chocolate candies until all cookies are baked and topped.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a delightful texture to the cookies' exterior.
- Baking one sheet at a time ensures even cooking and consistent cookie texture.
- For a festive twist, try using different flavored chocolate kisses or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
