Description
Blossom cookies are soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss, perfect for holidays or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
- 24–30 chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie while still warm.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Make sure the chocolate kisses are unwrapped before baking to save time.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg