Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and salty with this Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe – Classic special occasion Cookies with a Perfect Sweet & Salty Twist. These cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with creamy chocolate kisses, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, they’re perfect for sharing during cookie exchanges or gifting to loved ones. Their charming appearance and mouthwatering flavor will create memorable moments for all who enjoy them.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 24 milk chocolate candies (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; press a chocolate candy into each cookie immediately after removing from the oven.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: <5mg