There is a chocolate kiss candy in the middle of each soft peanut butter cookie. For the holidays, these Peanut Butter Blossoms are just what you need.
INGREDIENTS
SERVINGS: 24 COOKIES– 1 and ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled– ½ teaspoon baking soda– ¼ teaspoon salt– ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature– 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar– ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar– ¾ cup (190 grams) creamy peanut butter– 1 large egg room temperature– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated sugar (optional)– 24 chocolate kiss candies unwrapped
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Put two large baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats aside. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
1
Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large electric mixer bowl for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
2
Mix peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined, scraping bowl sides as needed. Mix dry ingredients just until combined.
3
Put 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough from bowl, roll into a ball, and sprinkle with granulated sugar using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop. Put cookie dough balls on baking sheets with space between them.
4
Bake cookies in batches at 350°F (177°C) for 10-12 minutes until set. After baking, gently press a chocolate kiss candy in each cookie's center. After 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet, carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool.