Save Classic, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a glossy chocolate kiss made effortlessly with just three pantry staples and no chilling required!
I first baked these blossoming peanut butter cookies for a weekend treat and their quick simplicity instantly won over my family.
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Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup (250 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Large egg: 1
- Chocolate kiss candies: 24 unwrapped (such as Hersheys Kisses)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make dough:
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and fully combined.
- Shape cookies:
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and tops just start to crack.
- Add chocolate:
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
Save Every holiday, these peanut butter blossoms vanish from the cookie tin within hours and spark so many smiles among our friends.
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Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, mixing spoon or spatula, baking sheet, parchment paper, wire rack
Nutritional Information
Per cookie: 120 calories, 6 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts, egg, and milk. Always verify chocolate candy labels for allergens.
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Keep these cookies handy for last-minute gatherings – their crowd-pleasing flavor and beautiful appearance always impress!
Common Questions
- → Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?
Yes, swapping creamy for crunchy peanut butter adds a pleasant texture variation to the cookies.
- → Do the cookies require chilling before baking?
No chilling is needed, allowing for quick preparation and immediate baking.
- → What alternatives exist for the chocolate kiss topping?
Try mini chocolates or caramel candies as toppings for a different flavor twist.
- → How long do the cookies stay fresh?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they remain fresh up to 5 days.
- → At what temperature and time should these cookies be baked?
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges set and tops start cracking.
