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Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Close-up of four classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with a chocolate kiss pressed into the center.
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A straightforward recipe for making traditional peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until combined.
  4. In a separate medium 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. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar (optional, for extra coating).
  7. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. 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 soften the chocolate slightly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a classic look, roll the dough balls in extra granulated sugar before baking.
  • Press the chocolate kiss into the cookie right away; if you wait until the cookie cools, the chocolate will not adhere well.
  • If you prefer a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them by about one minute.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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