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Easy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe for Family Treats Recipe

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These Easy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies combine classic peanut butter flavor with a soft, chewy texture and the iconic Hershey’s Kiss topping. Perfect for family treats and holiday baking, this recipe guides you through simple steps to achieve delicious, crowd-pleasing cookies with a tender crumb and a sweet, chocolatey center.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients & Sugars

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Topping

  • 30 to 36 Hershey’s Kisses
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to create a well-mixed dry base that ensures even rising during baking.
  2. Cream the Butters: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy, which helps develop a soft cookie texture.
  3. Add the Sugars: Incorporate both the brown and granulated sugars into the butter mixture. Mix well until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl to evenly blend all ingredients.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, then continue mixing at medium speed until everything is fully combined and the dough comes together.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until combined to avoid developing gluten and maintain tenderness.
  6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least one hour to prevent spreading during baking and to enhance the flavors.
  7. Preheat and Prepare to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper and prepare the granulated sugar in a small bowl for rolling the cookies.
  8. Shape and Coat: Scoop approximately one tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and coat each completely in the granulated sugar. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake and Finish: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid browning. Immediately after removing from the oven, press one Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing excessive spreading and enhances the flavor by allowing the ingredients to meld.
  • Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cookie removal.
  • Monitor baking time carefully; over-baking will result in harder cookies rather than soft and chewy ones.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, Hershey's Kiss Cookies, Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

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