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Peanut Blossom Christmas Cookie Recipe
Melanie | Simple Made Pretty

Peanut Blossoms Cookie Recipe

These classic cookies feature an irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Granulated sugar for rolling
  • Hershey’s Kisses

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use silicone baking mats.
  2. Cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugars together.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
  6. Place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie, pressing down firmly.
  9. Place the cookies back in the oven and bake for 2 minutes longer.

Notes

Tip: Freeze dough balls for easy baking later. Add the chocolate kiss after baking.