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Tender Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe Easy Homemade Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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These tender peanut butter blossoms with chocolate kisses are soft, flavorful cookies perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats. They combine creamy peanut butter with a melty chocolate kiss center for a nostalgic and delicious bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy or Jif recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • About 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped (milk or dark chocolate)
  • Optional: pinch of salt if peanut butter is unsalted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Mix in 1 cup creamy peanut butter until fully combined. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt if using. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  5. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls (about 1 inch diameter). Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  6. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges set but centers are soft.
  7. Remove cookies from oven and immediately press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, chill for 20 minutes before rolling. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies tender. Press chocolate kiss immediately after baking for best results. Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth mixing. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate kisses. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and adjust baking time.

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