Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies Recipe
Classic Christmas Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with a soft, chewy texture topped with iconic milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses. These festive cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving, featuring a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with a tender crumb and a signature chocolate kiss center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugars
- ½ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
Topping
- 24 milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form and Roll Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls, then roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Bake Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies are still soft in the center.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press one unwrapped milk chocolate Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. The cookie will crack slightly around the edges, which is normal.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the chocolate set firmly in place.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center for the perfect chewy texture.
- If you want your cookies extra festive, try rolling the dough balls in colored sugar instead of plain granulated sugar.
- You can substitute the milk chocolate Hershey’s Kisses with dark or white chocolate for a different flavor twist.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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