Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms are a delightful twist on classic cookies, combining a soft, chewy peanut butter base with a rich chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any sweet craving, these treats are sure to bring smiles to everyone. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create these irresistible cookies that will leave your family and friends asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 24 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and space them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using crunchy peanut butter or experimenting with different nut butters like almond. You can substitute chocolate kisses with caramel candies for a different twist.