Peanut Butter Blossoms (Print)
Chewy peanut butter cookies coated in sugar and finished with a chocolate kiss on top. A delicious balance of sweet and nutty flavors!
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups plain flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup super soft unsalted butter
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3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (JIF works great)
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1/2 cup sugar for rolling later
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1/3 cup white sugar (used in dough)
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1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed tightly
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1 large egg, brought to room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
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28 frozen Hershey's Kisses, already unwrapped
# Steps:
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Toss together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Keep to the side.
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Whip together the brown sugar, white sugar, peanut butter, and super soft butter until smooth as can be.
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Stir in the egg and vanilla until it all blends together nicely.
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Slowly fold in the dry ingredients with the wet mix until just coming together. Pop it in the fridge for one hour.
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Scoop out dough into balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each), roll them in sugar, and arrange them on prepared baking sheets.
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Pop in oven at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes till the sides are lightly golden. Stick a frozen kiss in each warm cookie right after baking.
# Notes:
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Let the dough chill for at least an hour first.
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Keep those Kisses cold so they stay firm.
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Stick leftover dough in the fridge while baking the rest.