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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe for Classic Christmas Cookies

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Classic Christmas peanut butter cookies rolled in sugar and topped with a Hershey’s Kiss. Sweet, salty, and wonderfully soft with a crisp edge.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 36 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until creamy.

  • Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy.

  • Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until combined.

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes (optional).

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on sheet.

  • Bake 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.

  • Press a Kiss into each cookie immediately after baking.

  • Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use festive Kisses for seasonal flair. Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked. Store at room temp up to 5 days.