Description
Hershey’s Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic, soft peanut butter cookies topped with a signature Hershey’s Kiss in the center. These cookies feature a tender peanut butter dough rolled in sugar, baked until slightly cracked on top, and then crowned with chocolate for a perfect sweet and salty treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Topping
- 30 to 36 Hershey’s Kisses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add Sugars: Mix in brown sugar and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Egg and Flavors: Beat in the egg thoroughly, followed by the vanilla extract and milk, ensuring the mixture is fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
- Chill Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the chilled dough portions into balls, coat each ball evenly in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and arrange them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the tops have cracked and the edges appear set but without browning.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to set for an additional 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and allows for a thicker cookie texture.
- Be careful not to overbake; the cookies should look set but not browned for the best chewy texture.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- If Hershey’s Kisses are not available, substitute with any individually wrapped chocolate candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
