Peanut Butter Blossoms
A favorite to many, these delicious cookies are actually easy to make. Follow this recipe for a classic cookie to take to your cookie party or to set out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Time: 35 minutes | Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature
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½ cup smooth peanut butter
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½ cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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11 ounce package of chocolate kisses, foil removed
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter, ½ cup granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add egg, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing thoroughly.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls then roll in sugar to coat. Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheet pan. Bake until very light brown and puffed, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven and lightly press a candy kiss into center of each cookie, allowing it to crack slightly. Return to oven until light golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely and store in an airtight container.