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Classic Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

A stack of four soft peanut butter blossom cookies, coated in sugar and topped with melted chocolate kisses.
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Make the iconic peanut butter blossom cookie that stays soft and chewy long after baking. This recipe delivers the perfect sweet and salty bite for your holiday cookie platters.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (use half butter, half shortening for extra softness)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
  • 1 bag (12 ounces) Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter (or butter/shortening mix) and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar coating.
  8. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This is key for a chewy cookie.
  10. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The residual heat will slightly melt the chocolate.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest, melt-in-your-mouth texture, substitute half of the butter with vegetable shortening. This keeps the cookies tender longer.
  • Do not overbake. Pull the cookies out when they look slightly underdone in the center; they will continue to set as they cool.
  • If you live at a high altitude, reduce the flour by 2 tablespoons and increase the liquid slightly, or follow a specific high-altitude adjustment guide.
  • For a classic crinkle top, roll the dough balls firmly in the sugar before baking.

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