Best 4 Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms Kiss Cookies Recipes

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Peanut Butter Blossoms, also known as Kiss Cookies, are a delightful and classic confection that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of a Hershey's Kiss. These cookies have a soft and chewy texture, with a crinkled exterior that gives them a rustic charm. Their unique appearance, with a peanut butter blossom in the center, makes them a popular choice for holiday baking or as a special treat anytime.

This recipe provides detailed instructions for making these beloved cookies, including tips for achieving the perfect texture and ensuring that the Hershey's Kisses stay intact during baking. Additionally, the article offers variations on the classic recipe, such as using different types of chocolate kisses, adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough, and creating different shapes. With step-by-step instructions, helpful images, and variations to suit every taste, this recipe is a comprehensive guide to making delicious and impressive Peanut Butter Blossoms.

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CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES



Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies image

Christmas just isn't Christmas without these-they're the most wonderful cookie of the year! Time and time again, Betty Crocker™ fans tell us these are their most-made cookies, and it's no wonder why. Tender peanut butter cookies, made from scratch in a recipe that comes together quickly, are the base that sets the standard. Once they're out of the oven, Hershey's Kisses are immediately pressed into the warm cookies so that the dough cradles the candy and holds it in place. Once they're cooled and ready to eat, they're the perfect combination of silky chocolate and tender, sweet-salty peanut butter cookie-and you'd better believe they'll disappear fast!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional granulated sugar
About 36 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS (KISS COOKIES)



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Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons sugar (for rolling cookies)
48 Hershey chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Steps:

  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In another bowl beat the butter and peanut butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add in sugar, and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Then add in egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
  • If dough is sticky, chill for an hour.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch ball and roll in additional sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or til done.
  • Remove from oven and press in a kiss in each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5105 kcal, Fat 332 g, SaturatedFat 78 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 4706 mg, Carbohydrate 506 g, Sugar 375 g, Protein 76 mg

PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES



Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies image

Here's proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossoms are an easy family favorite and never fail to make my children smile. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
36 milk chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; beat into peanut butter mixture., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately push a chocolate kiss into the top of each cookie. Cool on pans 2 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Classic Peanut Butter Cookies image

Makes great cookies!

Provided by Shirley Sadler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 209.4 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

Tips:

  • Make sure the peanut butter and butter are at room temperature before creaming together. This will help the cookies have a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar. This will help the powdered sugar stick to the cookies.

Conclusion:

These classic peanut butter blossoms are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your peanut butter blossoms turn out perfectly every time.

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