These soft and nutty peanut butter cookies, topped with a sweet chocolate kiss, are a holiday classic and a year-round favorite. Perfect for cookie platters or just a cozy treat!
???? Ingredients????????????
½ cup unsalted butter, softened ????
½ cup peanut butter ????
½ cup granulated sugar ????
½ cup brown sugar, packed ????
1 large egg ????
1 tsp vanilla extract ????
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ????
1 tsp baking soda ⏳
¼ tsp salt ????
½ cup additional granulated sugar (for rolling) ????
36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped ????
???? Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Shape and Roll:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in the additional granulated sugar.
6️⃣ Bake:
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
7️⃣ Add the Kisses:
Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie while they are still warm. The cookie will crack slightly, which is normal.
8️⃣ Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tip: For extra festive flair, use different flavors of Hershey’s Kisses like dark chocolate, caramel, or hugs!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies combine soft, nutty peanut butter cookies with a sweet chocolate Hershey’s Kiss on top. A timeless holiday treat that’s perfect for cookie platters, parties, or a cozy family snack!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ????
- ½ cup peanut butter ????
- ½ cup granulated sugar ????
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed ????
- 1 large egg ????
- 1 tsp vanilla extract ????
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ????
- 1 tsp baking soda ⏳
- ¼ tsp salt ????
- ½ cup additional granulated sugar (for rolling) ????
- 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped ????
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Roll: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat in additional granulated sugar.
- Bake: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Add the Kisses: Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. (Slight cracking is normal!)
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American