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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies: Classic Recipe with Foolproof Tips

Three delicious peanut butter blossom cookies coated in sugar, featuring a chocolate kiss center.
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You can make the best peanut butter blossoms that stay soft and chewy long after baking. This classic recipe gives you that perfect peanut butter cookie base topped with a chocolate kiss, ideal for holiday baking or any time you need a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • About 1 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 bag (about 12 ounces) Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps achieve a soft texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  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 the dough.
  6. Place about 1 cup of extra granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar coating.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look 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.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest, chewiest cookies, do not overbake. Pull them out when the edges look set.
  • If your dough seems too soft to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling in sugar.
  • You can press the chocolate kiss in slightly off-center for a more rustic look, or directly in the middle.
  • These cookies freeze well before adding the chocolate kiss. Add the kiss after thawing and baking.

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