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Classic Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Peanut Butter Blossoms)

Close-up of four freshly baked peanut butter kiss cookies, rolled in sugar and topped with a melted chocolate Hershey's Kiss.
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Create the classic Peanut Butter Blossoms, soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a melted chocolate kiss. This easy recipe delivers impressive holiday cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
  • About 1 bag Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar to coat completely.
  6. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  8. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The heat will slightly melt the chocolate.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the softest cookie, do not overbake. Remove them when the edges look set.
  • If your Hershey’s Kisses lose their shape, you can gently press them back into place after the cookies have cooled slightly.
  • This dough does not require chilling, making this an easy Christmas cookie recipe for quick baking.

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