Ingredients
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 bag of chocolate kisses (about 36 pieces)
– Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
Creating Peanut Butter Blossoms is easy when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it’s smooth and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
6. Form Cookies: Scoop out cookie dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) and roll each into a ball. If desired, roll the balls in granulated sugar for extra sweetness.
7. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball for spreading.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be light golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
9. Add Chocolate Kisses: As soon as they come out of the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
10. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Peanut Butter Blossoms that are sure to impress!