Peanut Butter Blossoms 🍪✨
Introduction
Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic cookie that everyone loves! These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet chocolate Hershey’s Kiss. They are perfect for any occasion, from holidays to casual get-togethers.
Why Make This Recipe
These cookies not only taste amazing, but they are also easy to make. They combine the rich flavor of peanut butter with sweet chocolate, creating a delicious contrast that is hard to resist. Whether you are baking for a party or just want a sweet snack at home, Peanut Butter Blossoms are sure to bring joy to your taste buds.
How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms
Making Peanut Butter Blossoms is simple! Just follow these steps, and you will have a batch of delicious cookies in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (JIF brand used)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (very soft at room temperature)
- ⅓ + ½ cup granulated sugar (⅓ cup for the cookie dough and ½ cup 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)
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Use a handheld mixer on medium speed to beat until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat again until everything is well mixed and smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days for better flavor.
- After chilling, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour the remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl.
- Take a 1 ½ tablespoon-sized scoop of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Roll it in granulated sugar, and place it on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all dough is rolled and placed.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Keep the cookie dough balls in the fridge while the oven warms to prevent spreading.
- Place 9-12 cookie dough balls, spaced 2 inches apart, on the baking sheets. Bake in the center of the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and set in the middle. You’ll see a lovely crackled top!
- Remove from the oven and gently press a frozen Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms are best served warm, but they are also delicious at room temperature. They make a great treat for parties, or you can pack them in lunch boxes for a sweet surprise!
How to Store Peanut Butter Blossoms
To keep your Peanut Butter Blossoms fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will last for about a week. If you’d like to keep them longer, you can freeze the cookies for up to three months.
Tips to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Make sure the butter is very soft to help with mixing.
- Refrigerating the dough is important to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
Variation
You can change things up by adding chocolate chips to the dough or topping the cookies with M&M’s instead of Hershey’s Kisses.
FAQs
Q: Can I use natural peanut butter?
A: Yes, but be aware that natural peanut butter may change the texture slightly. The cookies may be a bit crumbly.
Q: How can I make these cookies gluten-free?
A: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that is made for baking.
Q: Can I make the dough in advance?
A: Absolutely! You can refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days or freeze it for later use. Just thaw it before baking.
Enjoy baking these delicious Peanut Butter Blossoms! They are sure to be a favorite among friends and family. Happy baking!
