Imagine biting into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookie crowned with a perfect chocolate kiss - a dessert so divine it'll make your taste buds dance with joy! These classic American treats are not just cookies; they're little parcels of happiness that combine the rich, creamy goodness of peanut butter with the luxurious sweetness of chocolate. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these Peanut Butter Blossoms are guaranteed to become your new favorite go-to recipe that will have everyone begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 36 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and large egg. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until the ingredients are completely blended and form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Unwrap the chocolate kisses and set them aside. This ensures they are ready when you need to press them into the cookies immediately after baking.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the peanut butter dough into small, uniform balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear set but still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The heat will slightly melt the chocolate, helping it adhere to the cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the chocolate kiss will set, creating the classic peanut butter blossom cookie. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother dough mixing
- Roll cookie balls uniformly to ensure even baking
- Press chocolate kisses immediately after baking while cookies are still warm
- Don't overbake - cookies should look slightly underdone for maximum softness
- Let cookies cool completely to allow chocolate kiss to set properly
- For extra richness, use high-quality creamy peanut butter
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness
- For variation, try different chocolate kiss flavors like caramel or dark chocolate
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 72kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
