Peanut Butter Blossoms with the Softest, Chewiest Bite Recipe
These Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, chewy cookies featuring a rich peanut butter base topped with a classic milk chocolate kiss. This delightful treat offers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s ideal for holidays or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- About 24 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully combined and smooth, enhancing flavor and structure.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Form Cookie Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow space for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are set but still soft in the center.
- Add Chocolate Kisses: Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press one unwrapped milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The warmth will soften the chocolate and cause slight cracking on the cookie edges, creating the signature look.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugars for a fluffy dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies sufficiently on the baking sheet prevents them from merging together during baking.
- Milk chocolate kisses can be substituted with dark chocolate or peanut butter cups for a twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness.
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