Description
Chocolate-kissed peanut butter blossoms showcase a beloved American cookie that melts hearts with its irresistible combination of nutty richness and chocolate sweetness. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a signature Hershey’s kiss crown each delightful morsel you’ll savor with pure cookie joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
- Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 36 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Blend butter, peanut butter, white and brown sugars in a mixing bowl until creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well integrated.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate container.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Form uniform dough spheres approximately one inch in diameter, then delicately coat each ball with additional granulated sugar.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for light golden edges indicating proper doneness.
- Immediately after removing from oven, gently press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives that maintain the cookie’s delightful texture and taste.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create perfectly round, uniform cookies with crisp edges.
- Use dark or milk chocolate kisses based on personal preference, or experiment with caramel or peanut butter-filled varieties for unique flavor twists.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, replace all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend to enjoy these classic cookies without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg