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December 2, 2019 · 2 Comments

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Christmas· Dessert Recipes

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You can't resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these classic Peanut Butter Blossoms made with Hershey's Kisses.

A close up of Peanut Butter Blossoms

For as long as I can remember, Peanut Butter Blossoms have ALWAYS been on every holiday cookie platter. They're timeless and classic with just the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate.

They're so simple to make and the kids love to get involved in adding the Hershey's Kisses to the dough before baking every year.

Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need

  • Hershey's Kisses
  • shortening
  • butter
  • creamy peanut butter
  • granulated sugar
  • light brown sugars
  • egg
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda

Over the years I've adapted this recipe a bit by using both shortening and salted butter and omitting the salt.

Peanut Butter Blossoms

How do you make Peanut Butter Blossoms?

Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees F. Next, remove wrappers from chocolate and place in a bowl; set aside. I'm sure you all know this part, but it doesn't hurt to give a little reminder.

Beat the shortening, butter and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended; then add half of the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Next, add the egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.

In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; then gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the remaining granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Press a chocolate into the center of each cookie (it will crack around the edges); then bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Peanut Butter Blossoms made with Hershey's Kisses are my family's favorite cookie; then again who could resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter?
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48

Ingredients
  

  • 48 Hershey's Kisses
  • ¼ c. Shortening
  • ¼ c. Salted Butter, softened
  • ¾ c. Creamy Peanut Butter
  • ⅔ c. Granulated Sugar, divided
  • ⅓ c. Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp. Milk
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ c. All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • ⅓ c. Granulated Sugar, for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, remove wrappers from chocolate and place in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the shortening, butter and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended; then add half of the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Next, add the egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; then gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the remaining granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press a chocolate into the center of each cookie (it will crack around the edges); then bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 38IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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* Originally shared December 2012/UpdatedNovember 2019. 

 

 

 

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  1. Nicole Pearce says

    December 03, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    All time favorites for sure! I always put the kisses on upside down so they don't fall off when you bite into them!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 06, 2012 at 11:34 am

      Great idea Nicole!

      Reply

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