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peanut butter blossoms

Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms

5 from 1 vote
These soft and chewy peanut butter blossom cookies feature a sparkling sugar crust and a rich chocolate center. Press the chocolate candy into the warm cookie for the perfect finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures proper rise
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter Commercial brand preferred
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Plus extra for rolling
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar Packed firmly
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk Adds necessary moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 24 pieces milk chocolate candies Unwrapped

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets For baking cookies
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking
  • 2 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer For creaming butter and sugar

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until fully combined.
    whisking dry ingredients for peanut butter blossom cookies
  3. Beat the softened butter, peanut butter, half cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
    creaming butter peanut butter and sugar with hand mixer
  4. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until no dry flour remains.
  6. Scoop the dough into small balls, roll them in the extra granulated sugar, and place them on the baking sheets.
    rolling peanut butter cookie dough in granulated sugar
  7. Bake for eight to ten minutes until the edges are set and slightly cracked.
  8. Remove from the oven, wait two minutes, and gently press an unwrapped chocolate candy into the center of each cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 28gCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough if your kitchen is very warm to prevent the cookies from spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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