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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Close-up of several soft peanut butter blossom cookies stacked on a white plate, topped with melted chocolate kisses.
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Create classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies that stay soft and chewy long after baking. This recipe uses simple steps to achieve the perfect crackled cookie base topped with a melted Hershey’s Kiss, making it ideal for holiday baking or any day treat.

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
  • About 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar 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 to coat lightly.
  8. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. The cookies will look slightly underdone, which helps them stay chewy.
  10. Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Immediately press one unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie. The residual heat will melt the chocolate slightly.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The chocolate will set as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best soft and chewy results, do not overbake the cookies. They should look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you are baking at high altitude, check your local high-altitude baking charts for minor adjustments to leavening agents.
  • To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking, especially if your kitchen is warm.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest dough texture.

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