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Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms (Kiss Cookies)

Four delicious kiss cookies, rolled in sugar, each topped with a shiny, melted chocolate heart.
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Make the classic, soft, and chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms, a favorite holiday cookie topped with a melted chocolate kiss. This reliable recipe ensures perfect results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft room temperature
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for dough)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 28 Hershey’s Kiss candies, unwrapped and frozen

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the soft butter, peanut butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Pour the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar into a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the plain granulated sugar to coat completely.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one frozen, unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The residual heat will soften the chocolate slightly.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freezing the Hershey’s Kisses prevents them from melting completely into the cookie dough while baking.
  • For the softest cookies, do not overbake. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy if you prefer texture in the dough.

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