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The Best Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

A close-up of a freshly baked peanut butter blossom cookie rolled in sugar, topped with a melted chocolate kiss.
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Make the iconic Peanut Butter Blossom cookie that stays soft and chewy long after baking. This recipe delivers the perfect sweet and salty balance for your holiday cookie platter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • About 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the sugared balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should look slightly set but still soft in the center.
  10. Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The residual heat will soften the chocolate.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest results, do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
  • Press the chocolate kiss into the cookie right away. If the cookies cool too much, the chocolate will not adhere properly.
  • If you want a slightly crispier edge, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon before baking.

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