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Classic Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms

A close-up of several freshly baked peanut butter blossoms rolled in sugar, topped with melted chocolate kisses.
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Make soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with a signature chocolate kiss center. This recipe is simple and perfect for holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 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 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until creamy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the peanut butter until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball completely in the sugar until coated.
  8. Place the sugared balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should look slightly puffed but not deeply browned.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven. Immediately press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  11. 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 best crackle top, press the chocolate kiss into the cookie immediately after removing it from the oven while the cookie is still hot.
  • If you chill the dough for 30 minutes, the cookies may spread less, resulting in a slightly thicker cookie.
  • You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy if you prefer texture in the cookie base.

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