Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Peanut Butter Blossoms, a classic cookie that combines the rich, creamy taste of peanut butter with the sweet kiss of chocolate. These cookies are soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, making them a must-have for any festive occasion or cozy night in. Easy to prepare and fun to make with family, these treats are ideal for cookie exchanges or simply enjoying at home. Whether you decorate them for the holidays or savor them year-round, they are sure to become a beloved favorite.
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Immediately press a chocolate candy into the center of each cookie 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 (approximately 18g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: <5mg