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Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies for Easy Holiday Baking

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These classic peanut butter blossom cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a chocolate kiss. Perfect for holiday baking, they come together in about 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. If desired, chill the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to prevent spreading.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough. Roll each portion into a smooth ball, then roll in extra granulated sugar until fully coated. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Cream butter and sugar for a full 5 minutes for a softer texture. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for a crunchy coating. Press Kisses in while cookies are hot. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: peanut butter blossoms, holiday cookies, easy cookies, chocolate kiss cookies, Christmas cookies

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