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Peanut Butter Blossoms

These 'World's Easiest' Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic, delightful cookie featuring a soft, chewy peanut butter base crowned with a milk chocolate candy kiss. Requiring minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, they are perfect for novice bakers or anyone seeking a quick, comforting treat. Ideal for parties or a sweet everyday indulgence, these cookies offer a harmonious blend of salty peanut and sweet chocolate.
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 36 people
Calories 4577 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Electric Mixer Or a sturdy whisk/spoon
  • 2 Baking Sheets With parchment paper
  • 1 Measuring Cups For dry ingredients
  • 1 Wire Rack For cooling cookies

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 18 ounce jar smooth peanut butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 36 milk chocolate candy kisses such as Hershey's Kisses®, unwrapped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer or sturdy whisk, cream together the white sugar and smooth peanut butter until well combined and light.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and uniform.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. For a classic appearance and added texture, you may roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing.
  • Place the rolled dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
  • Immediately upon removing from the oven, gently press one unwrapped milk chocolate candy kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Achieving the perfect Peanut Butter Blossom hinges on precise baking. Avoid overbaking; the cookies should be set around the edges but still appear slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven. This ensures a wonderfully chewy texture. For best results, use a conventional smooth peanut butter rather than natural varieties, as the oil content in natural types can alter the cookie's consistency. Press the chocolate kisses gently into the warm cookies immediately after baking. If the cookies cool too much, the kisses won't adhere properly. For enhanced presentation and a slight textural contrast, consider rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. Always allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breakage.