There’s something truly magical about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies capture that perfect balance in every bite. With a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base coated in sugar and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss, these cookies are an irresistible treat that’s both sweet and salty. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a special occasion, or just because, these classic cookies are sure to please everyone around the table. Simple to make, yet full of flavor, Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are the ultimate comfort dessert for any time of year!
Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Nonstick cooking spray
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup smooth peanut butter
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
48 to 60 chocolate kiss candies (depending on the size you make)
Directions
1. Adjust the oven racks to the upper and lower thirds and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray (I used my silicone baking mats)
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Beat the peanut butter, butter, and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until incorporated. Add the flour mixture in two batches and beat on medium until incorporated.
4. Scoop out level tablespoons of dough, roll them into balls, and space about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (You will need to bake the cookies in batches; allow the baking sheets to cool between batches.)
5. Bake until the bottoms and edges of the cookies are golden brown but the middles are still soft about 10 minutes. (The cookies will bake a bit after they come out of the oven). Indent the warm cookies with a chocolate kiss candy.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Mmmm, enjoy!
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