Description
Soft, chewy, and topped with a melt-in-your-mouth Hershey’s Kiss, these Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms are the ultimate nostalgic treat. Perfect for holidays, cookie swaps, or any time you need a sweet pick-me-up, this recipe delivers the perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
- 11 oz bag Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy and well blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap or place it in a sealed container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Roll each ball in granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Bake:
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1½–2 inches apart. Bake for 7–8 minutes.
- Add the Hershey’s Kiss:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, creating crackly edges.
- Finish Baking:
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cool and Store:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room-temperature butter and peanut butter ensures a smooth, creamy dough.
- Chilling the Dough: Don’t skip chilling—it helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Unwrapping Kisses: Unwrap Hershey’s Kisses while the dough is chilling to save time during assembly.
- Storage: Store cookies at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American