Description
These Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate for a festive holiday treat. Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies are rolled in sugar before baking and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss for a perfect seasonal presentation.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine dry and wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough forms and is fully combined.
- Form cookie dough balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then gently roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Add chocolate kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped milk chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your festive peanut butter blossom cookies!
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure smooth mixing.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- If the kisses are too hard to press, warm them slightly by leaving out at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for a larger batch during the holidays.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Blossoms, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Treats, Peanut Butter Cookies, Hershey Kisses, Festive Desserts