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My classic peanut butter blossoms recipe brings back sweet memories of holiday baking with my mom. The moment that warm peanut butter cookie meets the chocolate kiss magic happens. These cookies have graced every Christmas cookie tray in my family for generations and once you try them you'll understand why they're always the first to disappear.
The Perfect Holiday Cookie
These peanut butter blossoms are pure cookie perfection. The peanut butter cookie base stays soft and tender while that chocolate kiss center adds the most incredible richness. I love watching little hands help roll the dough balls in sparkly sugar. It's one of those recipes that brings everyone to the kitchen wanting to help.
What You'll Need
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 cups measured carefully.
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon for the perfect rise.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon just enough.
- Butter: 1/2 cup nice and soft.
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup packed tight.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup plus extra for rolling.
- Egg: 1 large room temperature.
- Peanut Butter: 3/4 cup creamy works best.
- Vanilla: 1 teaspoon pure extract please.
- Chocolate Kisses: 24 unwrapped and ready.
- Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup for that sparkly finish.
Let's Make Cookies
- Start with the Basics
- Whisk those dry ingredients together they'll wait patiently.
- Create Your Base
- Beat your butter and sugars until they're fluffy then add that peanut butter egg and vanilla until everything's happy together.
- Chill Time
- Let your dough rest in the fridge it'll make your life so much easier later.
- Get Ready to Bake
- Heat up your oven and line those baking sheets while your dough chills.
- Roll and Sparkle
- Shape those little dough balls and give them a sugar coating.
- The Magic Moment
- Once they're baked press those chocolate kisses right in the center while they're still warm.
- The Secret Finish
- Pop them in the freezer briefly to keep those kisses picture perfect.
Pro Tips
Here's what I've learned making countless batches of peanut butter blossoms: stick with regular creamy peanut butter the natural kind can make them too crumbly. That quick chill time is non-negotiable it makes such a difference in the final shape. And don't skip that freezer step after adding the kisses it keeps everything looking perfect.
Make Them Your Own
While these classic peanut butter blossoms are perfect as is feel free to play around. Sometimes I'll use different chocolate candies or even add a sprinkle of sea salt on top. They freeze beautifully too so you can always have fresh-baked cookies ready when the craving hits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why chill the cookie dough?
- Chilling the dough for at least 1 hour helps prevent spreading and ensures thick, soft cookies. You can chill the dough up to 3 days.
- → Why freeze the cookies after adding the kisses?
- The 10-minute freeze helps set the chocolate kisses quickly without melting. This step is crucial for the perfect appearance.
- → Can I use natural peanut butter?
- While processed peanut butter like Jif works best, you can use natural peanut butter at room temperature. Expect slightly crumblier cookies.
- → How long do these cookies stay fresh?
- The cookies stay fresh for up to 1 week when covered at room temperature. You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- → Can I make these nut-free?
- Yes, you can substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or Biscoff spread for a nut-free version.